Laguna del Rey facts for kids
Laguna del Rey is a town located in the state of Coahuila, Mexico. It is part of the Ocampo municipality. You can find Laguna del Rey about 210 kilometers (around 130 miles) north of the city of Torreón, also in Coahuila.
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Why Laguna del Rey Was Settled
Laguna del Rey became a town in the mid-1950s. This happened because people discovered a huge underground water source called an aquifer. This aquifer contained very large amounts of a mineral called sodium sulfate.
What is Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium sulfate is a natural salt. It is found dissolved in water underground in places like Laguna del Rey. This mineral is very useful in many industries.
Building the Industrial Facility
Because of the discovery of sodium sulfate, an industrial factory was built in Laguna del Rey. This factory was made to collect and process the mineral from the underground water. Today, the company Química del Rey owns this facility. They process the minerals found in these underground "lagoons."
Uses of Sodium Sulfate
The sodium sulfate collected in Laguna del Rey is used to make many products. One of its main uses is in powder detergents. It helps detergents clean clothes better.
Life in Laguna del Rey
Even though Laguna del Rey is a small town, it has important services and connections.
Transportation and Services
The town has its own air strip, which is a small airport for planes. It also has railroad connections, making it easy to transport goods and people. For residents, there is a bank and hospital services available. The town also has electrical connections, providing power to homes and businesses.
Population of the Town
The population of Laguna del Rey is around 3,500 people. It is a community built around the important work of extracting and processing sodium sulfate.
See also
In Spanish: Laguna del Rey para niños
