Lerdo

Lerdo is a city and municipality in the state of Durango, Mexico. It is located in the northern part of the state, within the Laguna region known as the Comarca Lagunera, a major urban and industrial area that also includes Torreón and Gómez Palacio. The municipal seat is the city of Lerdo, which serves as the administrative center.

The municipality and its city are named after Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, a 19th-century president of Mexico. Lerdo developed as part of the Laguna de Mayrán irrigation and agricultural expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and grew alongside nearby urban centers that together form the Lagunera region.

Geographically, the area lies in an arid to semi-arid zone with a climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The economy has historically centered on agriculture supported by irrigation, and in recent decades has diversified to include manufacturing, logistics, and services due to its proximity to Torreón and the Lagunera metropolitan area.

In governance terms, Lerdo is a municipality that includes the urban seat and several surrounding communities. It operates under a municipal government headed by a president municipal and a council, with policies aimed at infrastructure, public services, and regional economic development. The city participates in the cultural and social life of the Lagunera region, with traditions drawn from its rural roots and urban influences.