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Aguascalientes

American  
[ah-gwahs-kah-lyen-tes] / ˌɑ gwɑs kɑˈlyɛn tɛs /

noun

  1. a state in central Mexico. 2,499 sq. mi. (6,470 sq. km).

  2. a city in and the capital of this state.


Aguascalientes British  
/ aɣwaskaˈljentes /

noun

  1. a state in central Mexico. Pop: 943 506 (2000). Area: 5471 sq km (2112 sq miles)

  2. a city in central Mexico, capital of Aguascalientes state, about 1900 m (6200 ft) above sea level, with hot springs. Pop: 830 000 (2005 est)

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It also said a match between Necaxa and Queretaro in Aguascalientes was postponed when players fled the pitch after hearing loud noises outside Estadio Victoria.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

That was followed by similar measures in other states, including Aguascalientes, Queretaro and Mexico state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025

Baena was found dead next to their partner in their home in the conservative central Mexican state of Aguascalientes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

The authorities in the state of Aguascalientes, where Mx.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Specimens examined.—Total of 63, as follows: Aguascalientes: 16 km.

From A Taxonomic Study of the Middle American Snake, Pituophis deppei by Duellman, William E.