Xalapa
geographical name
Xa·la·pa
hə-ˈlä-pə 
variants
or Jalapa
city in eastern Mexico population 457,928
Note: Xalapa is the capital of the state of Veracruz.
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“Xalapa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xalapa. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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