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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT
DELICIAS SUB-REGION
The region contributes 5.5% to the State's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and presents a population growth of 42.6% from 2005 to 2015.
The Delicias Region ranks third at the state level in terms of GDP input, which amounts to 22,191 million pesos.
SHARE IN THE REGIONAL GDP
Delicias 77.2%
Meoqui 13.5%
Saucillo 7.7%
Rosales 1.1%
Julimes 0.5%
CAMARGO SUB-REGION :
The Camargo Region ranks seventh at the state level in the contribution of the Gross Domestic Product, which is 4,249 million pesos. This represents 1.1%.
PARTICIPATION IN THE regional GDP
Camargo 96.2%
La Cruz 1.8%
San Francisco de Conchos 2.0%
JIMÉNEZ SUB-REGION J:
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the region was 3,013 million pesos in 2015, being the 9th region with the highest contribution to the state's GDP. Jimenez contributes 0.8% to the state's GDP.
PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL GDP
Jimenez 94.3%
Lopez 4.1%
Coronado 1.6%
From 2005 to 2015, the region's GDP increased by 15.6% and the municipality of Jimenez contributes 94.3% of the regional GDP.
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PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC ATIVITIES
DELICIAS SUB-REGION
Agroindustry: Companies in the area process mainly chili peppers, nuts, peanuts and other crops.
Furniture: In the last years the sector entrepreneurs have had to migrate to a high competitive segment for market reasons, creating low cost furniture, but with a high production volume destined mainly to the national market, these companies are competing with the central and southern manufacturers of the country, which are located mainly in Jalisco.
There are still some companies in the region with brands positioned nationwide and with an integrated product management, which has provided these companies with competitive advantages.
Dairy: The dairy industry is very important for this area of the state, given that the milk producing basin is one of the most competitive in the country. It is the first producer of fresh milk on the state. The technology and control of the sector's processes has led them to position as a leader in genetic improvement; animal food plants have been locally developed; and in general, a value chain has been established around milk. All kinds of derivatives are produced, such as cheese, cream, yogurt, etc.
PARTICIPATION IN THE PRODUCTION VALUE:
- DELICIAS 47.17%.
- Cuauhtémoc 31.51%.
- nuevas casas grandes 5.59
CAMARGO SUB-REGION :
The Camargo region has 3 vocations:
Light Industry: The IMMEX Industry in the region has been a precursor of employment for some decades, mainly in the electrical goods production.
Agro-industry: The primary production of the region has the capacity to provide inputs to the agro-industrial processes typical of the territory, among which several varieties of green and red peppers, nuts, fodder, onions and cotton, stand out.
Tourism: In terms of tourism, the potential of the region is mainly covered by the attractions offered by the present water bodies, however, the challenge is to identify opportunities and explore new markets to take advantage of the infrastructure and installed capacity during the rest of the year. In addition, this region and mainly the municipality of Camargo has artists recognized both nationally and internationally among its inhabitants.
JIMÉNEZ SUB-REGION:
Agriculture, Light Industry, Tourism.
FARMING PRODUCTION
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
BUSINESSES
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WORKFORCE
DELICIAS SUB-REGION
The region's Economically Active Population (EAP) is 97,825 people, representing 50.3% of the working-age population and 39% of the total population.
EMPLOYED BY SECTOR
Primary: 15%
Secondary 32.2%
Third Party 51.6%
Total of 698 higher education graduates in the 2015-2016 cycle
33% social sciences
28% education
23% engineering
12% agronomy and veterinary
4% health
The region has 9 institutions of higher education, of which the Instituto Tecnológico de Delicias holds 44.1% of the enrollment:
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
Escuela Normal Rural
Colegio Nueva Vizcaya
Instituto Tecnológico de Delicias
Centro de Estudios Universitarios Vizcaya de las Américas
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional del Estado de Chihuahua
Centro de Estudios Superiores de Delicias Thomas Alva Edison
Instituto de Estudios Superiores y Formación HumanaDelicias tiene el 44.1% de la matrícula.
Centro de Estudios Universitarios del Norte A.C
CAMARGO SUB-REGION :
By 2015, the EAP represents 39% of the total population and 49% of the working age population.
EMPLOYED BY SECTOR
Primary: 20%.
Secondary: 28.5%.
Third party: 49.3%
441 higher education graduates in the 2015-2016 cycle
35% social sciences
32% engineering
16% education
10% health
7% agronomy and veterinary
The region has 4 institutions of higher education, of which the Universidad Tecnológica de Camargo concentrates 56% of the higher level enrollment.
Camargo Technological University
Cultural University
National Pedagogical University of the State of Chihuahua
Autonomous University of Chihuahua
JIMÉNEZ SUB-REGION J:
EMPLOYED BY SECTOR
Primary: 30.6%
Secondary 18.3%
Third party: 49.2%
There were 5,740 formal jobs in the region as of January 2017. The best year for job creation since 2008 was 2016.
109 higher education graduates in the 2015-2016 cycle
50.5% social sciences
49.5% engineering
There is only one higher education institution in the region, the Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Jiménez.
