The State of Zacatecas, located in N. Central Mexico, is a little larger (28125 sq mi/72844 sq km) than the U.S. state of West Virginia. Situated at the bosom of the Mexican plateau, Zacatecas was established sometime in 1546 when rich mine deposits were discovered. Lying on the central plateau, Zacatecas is a state of semiarid plains and mountains; rainfall is light and vegetation scanty. Although much of the Zacatecas region is desert, agriculture provides the state’s primary income. Zacatecas farmers are Mexico’s foremost producers of beans, chili peppers and cactus leaves and also grow significant guava, grape and peach crops. Cattle-raising is a major activity, but the greatest industry is mining. Zacatecas has been one of Mexico’s largest producers of mineral wealth. Low mineral prices, however, have led to the closure of many mines; and in the first decade of the 21st century, and there has been a significant migration from the state to the United States.
VINEYARD MINISTRY
The Vineyard church has active ministries in the capital city of Zacatecas and Fresnillo, a town of 120,000 located about 40 miles north of the capital.
EVANGELICAL PRESENCE
The 2000 Mexico census places Zacatecas State at 1.94% Protestant (slightly less if one only considers Evangelicals).
