GENERAL INFORMATION (TORREON)




Location

Torreón is situated in the region of Coahuila called Laguna to the northeast of México. The city borders the municipality of Matamoros to the east, the municipality of Lerdo to the south and the municipality of Gómez Palacio to the west. It covers an area of 1,210 Sq. Miles. Torreón is located 629 miles from México City.

Air Transportation
The following airlines fly to and from Torreón: Aeroméxico, Aerocalifornia, Aerolitoral, Continental and American Eagle.

Climate
During the summer it has a temperature of 93°F-99°F and the winter average is 68°F.
It is known as the “City of the Great Efforts” in honor of the tenacity of its inhabitants against adverse conditions. It is a young city, founded as a borough in 1893 and declared a city on 15th September 1907.

Economic Activities
Torreón has become an important center of commerce, industry, agriculture and cattle breeding, driven by a multi-ethnic population. This mix gives Torreón a cosmopolitan touch that transforms it into a place where the people are one of its main attractions.

 

TOURISM


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