Located in the northwest of Mexico, Sonora boasts a strategic geographic position, making it a privileged location for investment and development. With a territorial surface area of 179,354.7 square kilometers, Sonora shares borders with the United States of America, as well as the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Baja California.
Within Sonora, several key cities play significant roles in the region's economic landscape. Among them are Hermosillo, the state capital and a major industrial center, Ciudad Obregón, an agricultural and manufacturing hub, and Nogales, a crucial border city facilitating trade between Mexico and the United States. Additionally, Sonora comprises 72 municipalities, and its population totals 2,944,840 inhabitants.
| MEXICO'S MAIN CITIES | KM | MILES | USA MAIN CITIES | KM | MILES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes, Ags. | 1,570.7 | 976 | Atlanta, GA. | 3018.7 | 1875.7 |
| Altamira, Tam. | 2,133.7 | 1325.8 | Chicago, IL. | 3093.8 | 1922.4 |
| Cd. Juarez, Chih. | 748 | 464.5 | Cleveland, OH. | 3518.9 | 2186.5 |
| Cd. Victoria, Tam. | 1,902.7 | 1182.3 | Dallas, TX. | 1761.6 | 1094.6 |
| Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX. | 1,353.7 | 841.2 | Detroit, MI. | 3470.1 | 2156.2 |
| Guadalajara, Jal. | 1,641.7 | 1009.7 | Houston, TX. | 1941.1 | 1206.1 |
| Guanajuato, Gto. | 884.7 | 549.8 | Los Angeles, CA. | 1068.6 | 664 |
| Monterrey, N.L. | 1,733.2 | 1077 | New York, NY. | 4152.2 | 2580.1 |
| Querétaro, Qro. | 1,713 | 1064.4 | San Francisco, CA. | 4679.7 | 1043.7 |
| Tijuana, B.C.N. | 869 | 540.2 | Seattle, WA. | 2861.4 | 1778 |
Sonora is comprised of a total population of 2,944,840 inhabitants, evenly distributed between men and women, each representing 50% of the population. Among its most populous cities are Hermosillo, with 855,563 residents, Ciudad Obregón, with 329,404 inhabitants, and Heroica Nogales, with a population of 261,137.
Additionally, Sonora boasts an economically active population (EAP) of 1,471,449 individuals, contributing to the dynamic workforce and economic vitality of the state.
Sonora stands out for its diverse population, particularly in these most populous municipalities. The concentration of the population in these areas facilitates the provision of services and the creation of job opportunities, which in turn drives the state's economic growth and development.
Source: Data Mexico/Inegi
In Sonora, 48% of the state features dry and semi-dry climates located in the Sierra Madre Occidental, 46.5% has a very dry climate, located in the Coastal Plains of the Gulf and Sonoran, 4% has a sub-humid temperate climate located towards the east of the state, and the remaining 1.5% has a warm sub-humid climate located towards the southeast.
The average annual temperature is around 22°C, with the average maximum temperature reaching 38°C during the months of June and July, while the average minimum temperature is 5°C, occurring in the month of January.
The state's average annual precipitation is 450 mm, with rainfall occurring in summer during the months of July and August.
