| Magdalena | ||
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Location of the municipality in Jalisco |
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| Location in Mexico | ||
| Coordinates: 20°55′N 103°57′W / 20.917°N 103.950°WCoordinates: 20°55′N 103°57′W / 20.917°N 103.950°W | ||
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| State | Jalisco | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 445.36 km2 (171.95 sq mi) | |
| Population (2005) | ||
| • Total | 18,924 | |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) | |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) | |
Magdalena is a town and municipality in the state of Jalisco in central-western Mexico. Magdalena lies 78 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara. The municipality covers an area of 445.36 km². It borders the state of Nayarit to the west, and the town of Tequila to the east. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 18,924.
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