Tapatío
/ˌɡwɑːdəlɑːˈhɑːrə/
Want to explore where Tapatíos live? Here's the atlas that does it best:
Highly detailed, stunning visuals
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The name comes from the Arabic 'wadi al-hijara' (valley of stones), via the Spanish town of Guadalajara. It was founded in 1532 by Spanish conquistador Nuño de Guzmán.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Zapopan
Adjoining the city
People are called:
Zapopano
Tlaquepaque
Adjoining the city
People are called:
Tlaquepaquense
About 460 km southeast
People are called:
Chilango
A demonym is the word for people from a place — like 'Parisian,' 'Texan,' or 'Japanese.' Learn the demonym definition, how demonyms are formed, and how they differ from nationality and ethnicity.
From Angelenos and Phoenicians to Minneapolitians and Salt Lakers, discover 25 U.S. city demonyms that break normal grammar rules, along with the fascinating history behind them.
Want to explore where Tapatíos live? Here's the atlas that does it best:
Highly detailed, stunning visuals
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Challenge yourself with our demonym quizzes and see how many you can get right!
Take a Quiz →Challenge yourself with our demonym quizzes and see how many you can get right!
Take a Quiz →Discover demonyms from other places in this region