Manufacturing in Mexico: San Luis Potosi

Population: 2.8 M inhabitant
Economic Active Population: 1.2 M inhabitants
Area: 24,056 mi² (62,305 km²)
Elevation: 6,105 ft (1,860 m)
Avg. temperature: 65.4°F (18.6°C)
Clients: 1
Available Workforce: 80,000
Turnover (monthly average): 1.36%
Absenteeism (monthly average): 1.87%
Graduates (per year): 44,000
Technicians (per year): 30,000
Universities: 115
Research and technology centers: 7
State manufacturing operations: 406

Borders nearby

Distance to McAllen, Texas: 431 mi (694 km)
Distance to Laredo, Texas: 460 mi (740 km)

Ports, airports, roads and railroads stations nearby

San Luis Potosi International Airport
Altamira Port
Manzanillo Port

Acknowledgments or competitive advantages of the region

Access to 73 million potential consumers, 78.8% of national GDP in a 500 km radius
The largest intermodal terminal in Mexico
Stable and constant GDP growth for over 13 years
1st place nationwide in healthcare
Excellent geographic location
Great opportunities for tool and die companies, machining and stamping, among others