Ciudad Acuña

Mexico
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Also known as: Las Vacas, Villa Acuña
Formerly:
Las Vacas or Villa Acuña

Ciudad Acuña, city, northern Coahuila estado (state), northeastern Mexico. The city is on the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte) just across the U.S.-Mexico border from Del Rio, Texas, and is a port of entry. Ciudad Acuña is also a commercial and manufacturing centre for the agricultural hinterland. Wheat and nuts are the principal crops; cattle and sheep are also raised. A railroad and a highway connect Ciudad Acuña with other urban centres in Coahuila and Texas. The city is served by domestic airlines. Pop. (2010) 134,233; (2020) 160,225.

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