Number of municipalities: 26
Total area: 10,117km2
Population: Over 1,000,000 inhabitants.
Participation in State GDP: 7.67%
Economic base: Commerce and services, poultry farming, tourism, beef and dairy cattle farming, textiles and clothing.
Unique Characteristics: There are urban centers with intense commerce, allied to the presence of light industry, consumer goods and handcrafts which attract a high flow of tourists.










