The Tula River in the Framework of Regional Development

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Authors: Ana Luisa González Arévalo
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Abstract

This article will address the pollution of the Tula River, located in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. In the first part, brief theoretical aspects of water pollution are addressed, the geographical factors such as the territorial area of the Central Region where this entity is located and the other entities of this area are discussed. The development of this chapter continues with demographic elements such as the population, density and poverty, of the states of this región. Some economic aspects are touched, such as the total GDP, manufacturing and services, foreign trade and foreign investment of this region are also mentioned, to make a comparison with the other states of this geographical demarcation, the geographical location of the Tula River and its high pollution is continued. The objective of this research is the following: to determine if this aquifer torrent is contaminated. As a preliminary conclusion, I consider the following: Hidalgo is located in the Central Region of Mexico, it is an entity, it does not bring together a significant volume of population, its population density is not high like that of Mexico City. In relation to the economic aspects Hidalgo does not have a strong economic presence, as is the generation of the total GDP, manufacturing and the service sector, compared to the other entities of this economic region. The Tula River, the most important in this state, it is very polluted.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Water Quality and Pollution Assessment Environmental Science and Water Management Geography and Environmental Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Archives of Business Research
Volume
14
Issue
01
Pages
65–82
Publication date
14 January 2026