Unámichi

Town in Sonora, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Unámichi is a town in Bacoachi Municipality in the north of the Mexican state of Sonora, about 135 km south of the U.S. border. It lies on Sonora State Highway 89.

Country Mexico
Elevation
1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Pacific MST)
Postal code
84690
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Unámichi
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Unámichi is located in Mexico
Unámichi
Unámichi
Coordinates: 30°40′24″N 109°59′00″W
Country Mexico
StateSonora
MunicipalityBacoachi
Elevation
1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
239
Time zoneUTC-7 (Pacific MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (No DST)
Postal code
84690
Area code645
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According to the 2020 INEGI census, Unámichi's population was 239 inhabitants, making it the second most populated locality in the municipality.

History

Unámichi was founded sometime between 1600 and 1630.[1] Its name comes from the Ópata language and is a derivative of a hill named Buchunámichi.[1] Many archaeological remains, such as arrowheads, axes, musket balls and silver reales have been found in the area and preserved in a local museum in Unámichi.[1]

Geography

Unámichi is situated in the Sierra Madre Occidental region in northern Sonora, approximately 135 km south of the U.S. border and 2 km west of the Sonora River. It is also about 1,070 meters above sea level.[2] The town lies on Sonora State Highway 89, which runs from Mazocahui [es] to Cananea, and is part of the historic Sonora River Route [es].[3]

Economy

Agriculture and cattle raising are the main economic activities in Unámichi, with harvest season coming in April and May.[1] The town is also known for the sale of regional cheese, among other products.[1]

Education

The town has one primary school, Ecuela primaria Vasco de Quiroga.[1]

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