Economy Riosuceña

 

 

Historically, the foundation of the economy is “Riosuceña” constituted with the mineral wealth of gold, in fields such as Quiebralomo, The Mountain, Bonafont and San Lorenzo. Today the precious metal still operates, although at purely handmade in the riverbeds. Another important sector of the economy of the past was the exploitation of salt sources in Bonafont Mountain and coal mines in the area of ​​El Salado, Ward of The Mountain.

In Ríosucio Township today its economy is based on agriculture: The cultivation of coffee is the main line, followed by the cultivation of sugarcane, which is supplied with local and regional markets. There are also cultivated products as beans, plantain, cassava, citrus, and products "catch pan": fruits, vegetables and legumes, which satisfy local demand and some nearby towns.

There is a significant livestock industry in the areas of natural pasture with about 23,000 heads and milk production. The cattle pig and horse that supply local markets and active at the same time the economy through monthly exhibitions wide acceptance and recognition between the municipalities of its area of ​​influence. With lower volume of birds breeding there, however, the local market is supplied. Fish farming has encouraged Ríosucio since the 1970s, there are now 140 farms.

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2. Select the correct option.

 

2.1 Riosucio”s economy is based on the production of:

A. Gold and metals.
B. The coffee, sugar cane, citrus.
C. The carbon.

 

2.2 There is a significant livestock industry in the areas of natural pastures about

A.20,000
B.23,000
C. 25,000

 

2.3 The economy in Riosucio is the:

A.Agriculture
B. mining
C. fishing

 

2.4 In what place is exploited the coal.

A. Quiebralomo.
B. San Lorenzo.
C. In the salty mountain shelter.Alpha