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Bold textPuebla de Zaragoza, Mexico Facts & Figures

•Capital: Puebla de Zaragoza, known as Puebla •Major Cities (population): Puebla (1,485,941) Tehuacán (260,923) San Martín Texmelucan (130,316) Atlixco (122,149) San Pedro Cholula (113,436) •Size/Area: 13,090 square miles •Population: 5,383,133 (2005 Census) •Year of statehood: 1824

5 DE MAYO HOLIDAY PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA

•The Cinco de Mayo holiday has its roots in Puebla. In 1862, France invaded Mexico, planning to make it part of the French Empire. Outnumbered Mexican forces met the French at Puebla and managed to defeat the overconfident French army. The victory was short-lived, however, since the French subsequently conquered Mexico, remaining in power until 1867. Even so, the victory at Puebla is widely remembered and enthusiastically celebrated each year in the state.