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Sierra Sur is a region in the state of
The region is mountainous, along the southern edge of the Sierra Madre del Sur, and includes Quiexoba, the second highest mountain in the state. Forest resources are still important, despite having suffered over-exploitation for decades, and include pines, mixed forests of oak and pine, fir, and areas of hormiguillo cacti.
Fauna include opossums, armadillos, deer, rabbit and gopher.
The climate is varied, ranging from hot and humid to temperate humid. The average temperature is 10°C to 22°C throughout the region. Average rainfall ranges from 800 to 2000mm annually.
The region's inhabitants are Zapotec,
Oaxaca
Oaxaca, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, is one of the 32 states that compose the political divisions of Mexico, Federative Entities of the Mexico, United Mexican States. It is divided into municipalities of Oaxaca, 570 munici ...
, Mexico
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
. It includes the districts of Putla, Sola de Vega
Villa Sola de Vega is a town and Municipalities of Oaxaca, municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico, part of the Sola de Vega District, Oaxaca, Sola de Vega District in the Sierra Sur de Oaxaca, Sierra Sur Region.
The meaning "Place of quail ...
, Miahuatlán and Yautepec. Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz is the largest city.
The region has 70 municipalities, some very poor, such as Zanizá, Amoltepec and Los Loxichas.
Geography
The region is mountainous, along the southern edge of the Sierra Madre del Sur, and includes Quiexoba, the second highest mountain in the state. Forest resources are still important, despite having suffered over-exploitation for decades, and include pines, mixed forests of oak and pine, fir, and areas of hormiguillo cacti.
Fauna include opossums, armadillos, deer, rabbit and gopher.
The climate is varied, ranging from hot and humid to temperate humid. The average temperature is 10°C to 22°C throughout the region. Average rainfall ranges from 800 to 2000mm annually.
Economy
Forestry is the main economic activity, with each community managing their forests and selling the logs to private mills. Agricultural production includes maize and beans, sugarcane and coffee. Livestock farming mostly consists of backyard breeding of chickens, goats, pigs and mules. Small factories produce castor oil and process mica. The region has deposits of iron and magnetite. Craft products include spirits and mezcal, palm products and cotton goods.Cultural Groups
The region's inhabitants are Zapotec, Mixtec
The Mixtecs (), or Mixtecos, are Indigenous Mesoamerican peoples of Mexico inhabiting the region known as La Mixteca of Oaxaca and Puebla as well as La Montaña Region and Costa Chica of Guerrero, Costa Chica Regions of the state of Guerre ...
, Chatinos, Amuzgo, Triques and mestizos, as well as emigrants from other parts of Mexico.
Since pre-Hispanic times, there has been conflict between rival ethnic groups.
References
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