Chihuahua City

The city of Chihuahua (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃiˈwawa]) is the state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua.[4][2]As of 2015, the city of Chihuahua had a population of 878,062 inhabitants.[5] while the metropolitan area had a population of 918,339 inhabitants.[6] A substantial population is from the U.S.[citation needed]
Among cities in Mexico, the city of Chihuahua is highly ranked in human and social development. According to the UNCP report on human development, Chihuahua municipality's HDI value was 0.9117 – this was equal or higher than some Western European countries. The literacy rate in the city is among the highest in the country at 99%. Another report about competitiveness from the CIDE organization ranks Chihuahua as the second most competitive city in the country just behind Monterrey and ahead of Mexico city.[7] This report also ranks Chihuahua as the most Socially Competitive city in the country.[7]
The predominant activity is industry, including domestic heavy, light industries, consumer goods production, and to a smaller extent maquiladoras. The city is served by the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.
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