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Xalapa

geographical name

Xa·​la·​pa hə-ˈlä-pə How to pronounce Xalapa (audio)
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 29 Nov. 2025.

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