Álvaro Obregón is located in the center zone of the Mexican state of Michoacán

Michoacán

Michoacán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia...

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This town limits with the state of Guanajuato

Guanajuato

Guanajuato officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Guanajuato is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 46 municipalities and its capital city is Guanajuato....

 to the north, with Querendaro and Indaparapeo to the east, with Charo

Charo

María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten , better known as Charo, is a Spanish-American actress, comedienne, and flamenco guitarist, best known for her flamboyant stage presence, her provocative outfits, and her trademark phrase...

 to the south, with Tarimbaro to the west and with Cuitzeo to the northwest. It is also home to Morelia's International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional General Francisco J. Mujica).
Its territorial size is 162.64 km² and it represents 0.35% of Michoacán.

Demographics

It has a total of 19,502 people. Its ethnic population is about 49 people, 31 men and 18 women and their principal languagues are Huichol and Purepecha.
Its education structure is formed by preschool, high school and secondary education.

History

This town was founded between 1760 and 1770 by people who lived in other towns like Senguio. This town is named Álvaro Obregón in honor of assassinated Revolutionary

Mexican Revolution

The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...

 General and subsequent President

President of Mexico

The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state and government of Mexico. Under the Constitution, the president is also the Supreme Commander of the Mexican armed forces...

 Álvaro Obregón

Álvaro Obregón

General Álvaro Obregón Salido was the President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924. He was assassinated in 1928, shortly after winning election to another presidential term....

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Natural Geography

Talking about natural geography its weather is tempered with rains in summer. It has important mountains and valleys like Cuitzeo, lomas de Purisimio, Quirio, Tzentzenguaro, and its principal river is rio Grande.

Transportation

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport

General Francisco Mujica International Airport or Morelia International Airport is an international airport located in Álvaro Obregón, Michoacán, Mexico, near Morelia. It handles national and international air traffic of the city of Morelia. The airport is named after former governor of Michoacán...

is located in Álvaro Obregón.

Economy

The main economic activity performed in the town is agriculture.

They mainly seed corn, wheat, alfalfa, sargo and chickpea.

Notable sites/buildings

• Templo de San Bartolo, Templo Espiritual de las Tres Ponencias y Palacio Municipal.
• Ex hacienda de San Bartolo.
• Ex hacienda de Quirio.
• Ex hacienda de Tzintzimeo.
• Ex hacienda de Palo Blanco.

This buildings already mentioned take part of this town's historic heritage. Tourists usually go to Alvaro Obregon and visit this great notable buildings.