Torreón's population is estimated at 925,000 people and Gomez Palacio / Lerdo's population is estimated at 450,000. The total population is younger with 61% being less than 30 years in age.

Coahuila is the third largest state of the county and shares a 318 miles (512 km) border-line with the state of Texas. It is also the number 2 state in exports. The state has an excellent highway system linking with the country's major cities and with the United States. Torreón is the largest city in the state of Coahuila with more than 90% of its inhabitants living in the vibrant urban area.

The city of Torreón, Coahuila is located in the north central part of Mexico. Torreón is bounded by the cities of Gomez Palacio and Lerdo, in the state of Durango. These three cities, together with other neighbor towns are what is called "La Comarca Lagunera."

Torreón is the largest city in the "La Laguna" region. It is best known for the numerous garment and automotive assembly plants.

The distance from Torreón, Coahuila to the major U.S. Cities is as follows: Brownsville, TX- 441 miles; Eagle Pass, TX- 355 miles; El Paso, TX- 516 miles; Laredo, TX- 367 miles; and McAllen, TX- 379 miles