Guadalupe

Guadalupe, city, central Nuevo León estado (state), northeastern Mexico. It lies 672 feet (205 metres) above sea level on the Santa Catarina River, about 3 miles (5 km) east of Monterrey, the state capital. Guadalupe is primarily an agricultural centre. Corn (maize) is the principal crop in the environs, but chickpeas are also important. Cattle and sheep are raised in the vicinity. By virtue of its proximity to Monterrey, Guadalupe is easily accessible by highway, railroad, and air. Pop. (2010) 673,616; (2020) 635,862.