THE 6 MOST IMPORTANT NATURAL RESOURCES OF PUEBLA - GEOGRAPHY - 2025

The natural resources of Puebla are as diverse as its topography. Among the most notable are minerals, such as silver, gold and copper; and oil resources.

This state is located in the center-east of the Mexican Republic. Its limits are: Veracruz to the north and east, Oaxaca to the south, Guerrero to the southwest, Morelos and Mexico DF to the west, and Tlaxcala and Hidalgo to the northwest.

Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, San Antonio Texcala, in Puebla, Mexico. Source: Luistlatoani / Public domain

Its capital and main center of commercial activity is the city of Puebla de Zaragoza. Politically, it is divided into 217 municipalities.

With respect to the climate, it is diverse thanks to its topographic heterogeneity. However, in most of the territory the temperate climate predominates.

Its biogeographic provinces are the Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre del Sur, the Neovolcanic Axis and the Coastal Plain of the North Gulf.

The main natural resources of Puebla

1- Mineral resources

Puebla has metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits. The silver mines in this entity are known for their rich deposits and the high quality of the metal. Gold, copper and lead are also available.

As for the non-metallic, perlite, limestone, zeolites and clays are extracted.

2- Oil resources

Another of the great natural resources of Puebla are oil. In fact, Puebla is one of the main black gold producers in the nation.

Currently, a search and exploitation project for oil fields is being carried out in Chicontepec.

3- Soils

Although volcanic soil is available, the fertility of agricultural soils varies from medium to low. The cause of this has been overexploitation.

However, agricultural crops are varied. These include corn, coffee, avocados, sugar cane, beans, potatoes, and alfalfa. Fruits such as apples, mangoes, grapes, oranges, lemons, and peaches are also grown.

Similarly, on these soils livestock activities are carried out: cattle, pigs and poultry are raised. Donkeys are raised in some areas.

The San Pedro Cholula region is known for its production of honey, milk and cream cheese.

4- Forest resources

Among the natural resources of Puebla are forestry. The forested area of ​​the state represents 21.7% of the total area.

Various species of coniferous plants are found in the cold temperate ecosystem. The most common varieties are pine, pine-oak, and oyamel.

The tropical ecosystem exhibits forests of ceiba parviflora, large-leaf mahogany, c occoloba barbadens, ficus, among others.

On the other hand, in arid zones some non-timber species are common, such as agave, yucca, opuntia, aristida and stipa.

5- Water resources

There are dozens of small rivers in Puebla, but there are three main river systems.

One of the most important, the Necaxa River, flows for about 200 kilometers through Puebla and Veracruz to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power.

Additionally, lakes and freshwater springs are abundant. Likewise, it has a substantial amount of groundwater.

6- Wild fauna

Common animals throughout the state include hares, raccoons, rabbits, and eagles.

The quetzal, a bird with green feathers, is found in the Tezuitlán region.

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