THE 6 MOST IMPORTANT CHIHUAHUA NATURAL RESOURCES - GEOGRAPHY - 2025

Among the natural resources of Chihuahua are its mountains, the deposits of gold, gas and hydrocarbons; farmlands, which allow the production of cotton, corn and sorghum; and its rivers, despite the aridity of its surface.

Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and is located in the north of the country. It limits to the north with the states of New Mexico and Texas (United States), to the south with Durango, to the east with Coahuila, to the west with Sonora and to the southwest with Sinaloa.

The natural regions of Chihuahua are plateaus and mountains (sierras). The Chihuahua mountains have steep peaks with narrow gorges. The rest of the state is made up of high plateau. The climate is dry to semi-arid, although there are regular rains.

Six natural resources

1- Forest resources

This state has the largest wooded area in the country: 13.2% of the national total. In terms of wood stocks, it ranks second (behind Durango).

One of the main reserves of natural resources in the state is the Tarahumara region, since it has 80% of the forest properties.

Pines, firs, poplars and white cedars grow in the mountain or sierra ecosystems of Chihuahua.

2- Mineral resources

Since colonial times, the production of metallic minerals has been a relevant activity in Chihuahua.

This state has important deposits, such as Santa Bárbara, San Francisco del Oro, Piedras Verdes, El Sauzal, among others. This has represented an alternative for development in places where the possibilities for another type of industry are very few.

This territory is known for its gold and silver mines. In recent years, it has occupied the first places as a producer of these metals at the national level.

It also stands out when it comes to lead production. In addition, copper and zinc are extracted from its mines.

3- Gas resources

Among the natural resources of Chihuahua are the large reserves of natural gas.

This is produced deep below the surface of the earth, and consists mainly of methane, a compound with one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.

Likewise, it contains small amounts of gaseous hydrocarbon liquids and non-hydrocarbon gases. The latter is used as fuel and in the manufacture of materials and chemicals.

Chihuahua's natural gas fields are located in the desert area. The state has a significant number of pipeline facilities, which supply gas to some of the largest cities in the nation.

4- Grasslands and farmland

Another of the great natural resources of Chihuahua are its extensive pastures and farmland. Agricultural and livestock activities are carried out in them.

The cattle ranch stands out for the production of meat and milk of the bovine species in this entity.

In the semi-arid coastal areas to the west, Chihuahuan farmers produce sugar cane, oats, potatoes, wheat, cotton, corn, sorghum, peanuts, soybeans, alfalfa, and green chilies.

5- Water resources

The availability of water in this arid region is limited, both in quality and quantity. However, some rivers pass through the state of Chihuahua. These generally run west of the mountains and reach the Gulf of California.

The rivers include the Papigochi, Urique, Batopilas and Basaseachi. The Conchos River joins the Rio Grande (known as the Rio Grande in the United States) along the Texas border. The Rio Grande flows eastward until it reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

6- Oil resources

According to various experts in the area, there are hydrocarbon deposits in the state of Chihuahua. These oil reserves are still unexploited.

Efforts are currently being made to achieve the effective exploitation of these fossil reserves. The areas with the greatest projection are those closest to Texas, one of the largest oil producers in America.

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