Aconchi
Encyclopedia
Aconchi is a small city and the municipality
that surrounds it, located in the center of the Mexican state of Sonora
. The population of the municipality (urban and rural) was 2,452 in 2005 in an area of 358.74 square kilometers. It became a municipality in 1932 but was founded in 1639 the Jesuit missionary Bartolomé Castaños.
The municipal seat lies at an elevation of 609 meters above sea level. Neighboring municipalities are Huépac
, Cumpas
, Ures
, Baviácora
, Rayón
, and San Felipe de Jesús.
The land is mainly mountainous making agriculture difficult; therefore the economy is dependent on cattle raising. The Río Sonora crosses the municipality from north to south, but its water flow is irregular.
Aconchi lies on the main highway linking state capital Hermosillo
with Cananea
.
There is a modest spa called Aguas Termales de Aconchi, located a few kilometers to the north, which has tourist potential. The main tourist attraction is “El Agua Caliente de Aconchi”, which consists of a spring of medicinal waters reaching a temperature of 59 °C (138.2 °F). It is located 4 km from the town on the highway that goes from Hermosillo
to Arizpe
.
This recreational spot has no hotel infrastructure but there is an area for camping. Besides the swimming pool there is a restaurant and an area for barbecues.
Municipalities of Mexico
Municipalities are the second-level administrative division in Mexico . There are 2,438 municipalities in Mexico, making the average municipality population 45,616...
that surrounds it, located in the center of the Mexican state of Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
. The population of the municipality (urban and rural) was 2,452 in 2005 in an area of 358.74 square kilometers. It became a municipality in 1932 but was founded in 1639 the Jesuit missionary Bartolomé Castaños.
The municipal seat lies at an elevation of 609 meters above sea level. Neighboring municipalities are Huépac
Huépac
Huepac is a municipality and a municipal seat in the center of the Mexican state of Sonora. The municipal area is 317.37 km² with a population of 1,142 registered in 2000. Most of the inhabitants live in the municipal seat....
, Cumpas
Cumpas
Cumpas is both a municipality and the municipal seat of the same in the east of the Mexican state of Sonora.-Area and Population:The area of the municipality is 2,013.50 km2., which represents 1.09% of the state total and 0.10 % of the national total. The most important settlements, besides...
, Ures
Ures
Ures is a small city and a municipality in the Mexican state of Sonora.-Area:It has an area of 2,618.56 square kilometers. This is 1.41% of the total area of the state, and 0.13 percent of the national area of Mexico...
, Baviácora
Baviácora
Baviácora is a small town and the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of the Mexican state of Sonora. The geographical coordinates are .-Location and Boundaries:...
, Rayón
Rayón
Rayón may refer to:*Rayón, Chiapas, Mexico*Rayón, State of México, Mexico*Rayón, San Luis Potosí, Mexico*Rayón, Sonora, Mexico...
, and San Felipe de Jesús.
The land is mainly mountainous making agriculture difficult; therefore the economy is dependent on cattle raising. The Río Sonora crosses the municipality from north to south, but its water flow is irregular.
Aconchi lies on the main highway linking state capital Hermosillo
Hermosillo
Hermosillo is a city and municipality located centrally in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. It is the capital and main economic center for the state and region. It contains almost all of the state's manufacturing and has thirty percent of its population...
with Cananea
Cananea
-Economy:Mining is the main source of revenue for Cananea and will be for the foreseeable future. Eighty percent of the population is directly or indirectly supported by mining companies in Cananea. The first and most important mining company is Mexicana de Cananea, S.A. de C.V. owned by and...
.
There is a modest spa called Aguas Termales de Aconchi, located a few kilometers to the north, which has tourist potential. The main tourist attraction is “El Agua Caliente de Aconchi”, which consists of a spring of medicinal waters reaching a temperature of 59 °C (138.2 °F). It is located 4 km from the town on the highway that goes from Hermosillo
Hermosillo
Hermosillo is a city and municipality located centrally in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. It is the capital and main economic center for the state and region. It contains almost all of the state's manufacturing and has thirty percent of its population...
to Arizpe
Arizpe
Arizpe is a small town in Arizpe Municipality in the north of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is located at 30°20'"N 110°09'"W. The area of the municipality is 2,806.78 sq.km. The population in 2005 was 2,959 of which 1,743 lived in the municipal seat as of the 2000 census.-History and origin...
.
This recreational spot has no hotel infrastructure but there is an area for camping. Besides the swimming pool there is a restaurant and an area for barbecues.
Resources
External links
- Aconchi, Ayuntamiento Digital (Portal Oficial del Municipio de Aconchi, Sonora)
- State tourism page
- Peoples Guide to Mexico article on the hot springs of Aconchi