Durango
[duh-rang-goh; for 1, 2 also Spanish doo-rahng-gaw] /dəˈræŋ goʊ; for 1, 2 also Spanish duˈrɑŋ gɔ/
noun
1.
a state in N Mexico. 47,691 sq. mi. (123,520 sq. km).
2.
a city in and the capital of this state, in the S part.
3.
a city in SW Colorado.
/djʊˈræŋɡəʊ; Spanish duˈraŋɡo/
noun
1.
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)
2.
a city in NW central Mexico, capital of Durango state: mining centre. Pop: 520 000 (2005 est) Official name Victoria de Durango
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