Cananea

Cananea is located at the Northeast part of the State, only 45 minutes south from the US-Mexico border (Naco Port of Entry). It is considered a free trade zone and IVA taxes are lower than in other places. According to 2005 Census, it has a population of almost 32,200 people with a labor force of 11,000.

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Highlights

There is one industrial park in Cananea with good facilities, easy railroad and international highway access.
Cananea is one of the most important mining and metallurgical centers in Mexico. It is also one of the world's leading copper-mining centers. It also has silver, lead, zinc and gold deposits.
Cananea has considerable affluence of U.S. population.