Quick Facts

• Durango is the fourth largest State in México with 47,581 miles² of territory.

• With a population of 1,448,661 in the State and 491,436 live in the city of Durango.

• 49% are men and 51% are women.

• The population grew by 0.5% annually.

• More than 4,003 industrial establishments are in Durango.

• Aproximately 110,678 employees are working in these industries.

• 70.23% are employed by large size industries.

• There are 5,160 schools in Durango.

• With 480,000 students registered.

• And 26,763 teachers.

• We have a total of 6,733 miles of roads.

• From Durango - Torreón (160 miles).

• Durango - México city (555 miles).

• Durango - Nuevo Laredo (531 miles).

• Durango - Topolobampo (489 miles).

• Durango - Mazatlán (144 miles).

• The Gross Domestic Product, is 7,401,197.4 thousands of dollars.

• The % contribution of Durango to the National Gross Domestic Product is 1.33%.

• Our principal industrial activities are textile and apparel, forestry and lumber based products, mining, electronics and automotive parts.

• We were the first State in percentual growth in the textile and apparel industry in 2004.

• We are the first producer nationwide of lumber, gold and the second largest producer of silver.

• The State offers incentives to industries that want to invest in Durango.

• Total payroll tax exemption for 4 years.