ZAPOPAN

city, north-central Jalisco estado (state), west-central Mexico. It is in the temperate Guadalajara Valley, at an elevation of 5,243 feet (1,598 m) above sea level, 4.5 miles (7 km) northwest of Guadalajara, the state capital. It is a commercial and manufacturing centre for the surrounding area that produces grain (principally corn ), sugarcane, cotton, and fruits and vegetables. Livestock (horses, pigs, and cattle) are raised. Apiculture, aviculture, and tourism are additional sources of income. The 17th-century Basilica of Zapopan is the site of annual pilgrimages. Because of its proximity to Guadalajara, it is easily accessible by highway, railroad, and air. Pop. (1990) 668,323.