Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Sonora.
Sonora is a state of Mexico.
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Where does Sonora fit?
Sonora is a state of Mexico. This directory lists 160 cities and localities in Sonora.
Country
Mexico
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
160
About Sonora
Sonora is a large state in northwestern Mexico on the US border, defined by the Sonoran Desert and a long coastline on the Gulf of California. Its capital is Hermosillo. A major mining and farming region, it is known for its cattle, copper and desert landscapes.
Sonora is dominated by the Sonoran Desert, with cactus-studded plains, rugged mountains and a coastline on the Gulf of California rich in marine life. It borders Arizona. The climate is hot and arid, among the hottest in Mexico.
Sonoran culture is rooted in ranching and the famous flour tortilla and beef of its cuisine, including carne asada. It is home to the Yaqui and Seri peoples, known for their distinctive traditions and deer dance.
Home to Indigenous peoples including the Yaqui, who long resisted outside control, Sonora developed through mining and ranching. It became a state in 1824 and grew through copper mining and irrigated agriculture.
Key facts
The capital is Hermosillo.
It borders the US state of Arizona.
Most of it lies within the Sonoran Desert.
It is a major producer of copper and beef.
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Sonora is a large state in northwestern Mexico on the US border, defined by the Sonoran Desert and a long coastline on the Gulf of California. Its capital is Hermosillo. A major mining and farming region, it is known for its cattle, copper and desert landscapes.
