The soil is thin, of volcanic origin, varied but dominated by semi-desert landscapes.

The population is declining due to migration to other parts of the country and the United States of America.

Houses typically have dirt or cement floors, adobe or red brick walls and sheet metal, tile or concrete slab roofs.

Agriculture is one of the most important activities in the municipality, growing corn, beans and fruits.

The dominant economic activity is the mining industry, exploiting deposits of silver and lead.