Durango
Americannoun
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a state in N Mexico. 47,691 sq. mi. (123,520 sq. km).
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a city in and the capital of this state, in the S part.
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a city in SW Colorado.
noun
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a state in N central Mexico: high plateau, with the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west; irrigated agriculture (esp cotton) and rich mineral resources. Capital: Durango. Pop: 1 448 661 (2000). Area: 119 648 sq km (46 662 sq miles)
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Official name: Victoria de Durango. a city in NW central Mexico, capital of Durango state: mining centre. Pop: 520 000 (2005 est)
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Overall deliveries in the second quarter rose 10%, driven by North America as the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Ram 1500, Dodge Durango and Chrysler Pacifica all saw strong sales gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
In Durango, Colo., Mike Downing’s condo association started raising fees in recent years to cover rising costs and rebuild its financial reserves, said Downing, the board’s president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Next up the #1 girls high school tournament in the country, Durango!
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
While she was staying there, her son’s Dodge Durango was stolen from the parking lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2025
“Was that why I fought my way out of Durango? Was that why I built an empire greater than El Dorado’s? El Dorado bathed in gold dust every day. Did you know that?”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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