Albuquerque
n.
city in New Mexico (USA)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque (
pronounced ,
Spanish: ;
Portuguese[1]: ; known as Bee'eldííldahsinil in
Navajo) is the largest
city in the
state of
New Mexico,
United States. It is the
county seat of
Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the
Rio Grande. The city population was 448,607 as of the 2000
U.S. census. As of the 2006 census estimate, the city's population was 504,949, with a metropolitan population of 816,811 as of
July 1,
2006. In 2006, Albuquerque ranked as the
33rd-largest city and
61st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. The
Albuquerque MSA population includes the city of
Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, a hub for many master-planned communities which are expected to draw future businesses and residents to the area.
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Albuquerque
Noun
1. the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river
(hypernym) city, metropolis, urban center
(part-holonym) New Mexico, Land of Enchantment, NM
Albuquerque
n.
Albuquerque, city in New Mexico
Albuquerque
Spanish
castle built by Alfonso Sanches during the very early 14th century. It is situated on a commanding pinnacle of rock, overlooking rich countryside. It was beseiged many times during the conflict between Castile and Portugal.