Villa Unión, Agricultural town in Mazatlán Municipality, Mexico
Villa Unión is a town in Mazatlán Municipality situated along the Presidio River in a rural setting. The settlement consists of residential areas and working spaces connected to farming and fishing activities that shape daily life here.
Villa Unión grew into one of the largest settlements in Mazatlán Municipality through the expansion of farming and fishing industries. These economic activities shaped the community's development and remain central to its identity today.
The population of Villa Unión maintains indigenous traditions, with three percent of residents identifying with native heritage and some speaking indigenous languages.
Most homes have electricity and piped water access, which covers basic needs for residents. Internet connectivity is less common but continues to expand to more households in the community.
Local residents divide their economic activities between traditional agriculture in fertile riverside lands and fishing operations in nearby waters.
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