Región Valles
| Región Valles | |
|---|---|
| Administrative region of Jalisco | |
 | |
| Country |
 Mexico |
| State |
 Jalisco |
| Established | August 3, 1998 |
| Seat | Ameca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,891 km2 (2,275 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 345,438 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Región Valles is the eleventh administrative region of the Mexican state of Jalisco.[1] Its seat is the city of Ameca.[1] The region is composed of 14 municipalities.[1]
The region's agricultural crops include maize, chickpea, sugar cane, agave, wheat, and sorghum.[1] Fishing is only for regional supply.[1] Minerals mined in the area are gold, silver, kaolin, quartz, feldspar, baryta, zinc, copper, lead, opal, and fluorite.[1]
Municipalities
| # | Municipality | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahualulco de Mercado | 21,714 |
| 2 | Amatitán | 14,648 |
| 3 | Ameca | 57,340 |
| 4 | San Juanito de Escobedo | 8,896 |
| 5 | El Arenal | 17,545 |
| 6 | Cocula | 26,174 |
| 7 | Etzatlán | 18,632 |
| 8 | Hostotipaquillo | 10,284 |
| 9 | Magdalena | 21,321 |
| 10 | San Marcos | 3,762 |
| 11 | San Martín de Hidalgo | 26,306 |
| 12 | Tala | 69,031 |
| 13 | Tequila | 40,697 |
| 14 | Teuchitlán | 9,088 |
References
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