The city of Durango is about to celebrate the 452nd anniversary of its founding, and with it, we celebrate the formation of the Mexican state of Durango, one of the country’s 32 federal entities and the fourth largest.
And even if you’re familiar with this state, you probably still don’t know several interesting facts about the territory it occupies and the uniqueness of its geographic location.
According to the National Legal Order, Durango is located in the northwestern region of Mexico, within the Mexican plateau.
It borders Chihuahua and Coahuila to the north, Coahuila and Zacatecas to the east, Zacatecas, Nayarit, and Sinaloa to the south, and Sinaloa and Chihuahua to the west.
But you might not know…
How many ecosystems does Durango have?
What is the largest mountain range in Durango?
What is the highest hill in Durango?
Durango has a wide variety of ecosystems, climates, and microclimates.
The state of Durango is home to a large number of geographic regions with different characteristics, a wide variety of native species, and diverse climates.
Although there may be more than one, its main ecosystems are the following six:
Temperate forests: These predominate in the Sierra Madre Occidental, with species such as pines, oaks, and firs.
Tropical forests: These are found in areas such as the Cañadas (Rainforests).
Grasslands: These are located in valleys and semi-arid areas, with various types of grasses and herbaceous plants.
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Shrublands: These develop in arid and semi-arid areas, with species adapted to water scarcity.
Aquatic and underwater vegetation: Yes, it is an ecosystem, and Durango has a large territorial extension of wetlands protected by international organizations. It is mainly divided into wetlands and bodies of water, such as lagoons and rivers.
Arid and semi-arid zones: With xerophytic vegetation adapted to low rainfall conditions and a large number of endemic species protected for their preservation.
What is the largest mountain range in Durango?
The largest mountain range in Durango is the Sierra Madre Occidental, which crosses the state from north to south through the western part of the state.
This mountain range is the longest and most continuous mountain range in Mexico. It spans the northwest of the country and the extreme southwest of the United States.
What is the highest mountain in Durango?
The highest mountain in the state of Durango is Cerro Gordo, also known as Gu Kautab in Tepehuán. It reaches an altitude of 3,340 meters above sea level.
It is located in the Sierra Madre Occidental, approximately 25 km southeast of San Bernardino, Pueblo Nuevo, on lands belonging to the indigenous community.
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