Number of Municipalities: 26
Total area: 10,828km2.
Population: Over 620,000 inhabitants.
Participation in State GDP: 3.95%
Economic base: Beef and dairy cattle farming, furniture making, tourism, information technology and handcrafts. Dairy farming is organized into two activities: non industrial (animal breeding) and industrial (milk and milk derivatives).
Unique Characteristics: Besides commerce and milk production, some municipalities exploit tourism.
