Cam·pe·che (k m-p  ch, käm-p ch) A city of southeast Mexico on the Bay of Campeche, a section of the Gulf of Mexico west of Yucatán. Founded in 1540, Campeche was frequently sacked by buccaneers in the 17th century. Population: 212,000. |
Campeche (Spanish) [kamˈpetʃe]
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1. (Placename) a state of SE Mexico, on the SW of the Yucatán peninsula: forestry and fishing. Capital: Campeche. Pop.: 689 656 (2000 est.). Area: 56 114 sq. km (21 666 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a port in SE Mexico, capital of Campeche state. Pop.: 195 000 (2000 est.)
3. (Placename) Bay of. Also called: Gulf of Campeche. the SW part of the Gulf of Mexico.
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