DURANGO

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STATE HIGHLIGHTS

State

DURANGO

State Population

1,463,657

Capital City

Durango

Main Cities

Durango, Gomez Palacio

Share of G.N.P.

1.2%

Main Borders

None

Climate

Temperate subhumid and dry

MAQUILADORA INDUSTRY

Plants

99

National Share Maquila Plants

2.9%

Employment

26,136

National Share Maquila Employment

2.16%

Industrial Parks

4

SERVICES

International Airports

1

Highways

10,539 Km. (6,550 miles)

Hotels (Five Stars Plus)

3

Hotels (Four Stars)

5

EDUCATION

Education

Enrollment

Teachers

No. Schools

Kindergarden

49,882 2,553 1,385

Elementary School

233,161 10,520 2,692

Jr. High Schools

80,151 5,617 766

High School

46,291 3,535 167

College and Universities

22,600 2,609 55