Fast facts about Ciudad Obregon

Ciudad Obregon

Ciudad Obregón (known locally as Obregón or Cd. Obregón) is the second largest city located in state Sonora after the state capital Hermosillo, and is situated 525km from the border with the U.S. State Arizona

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Area Mass

Land and water: 3,312.05 Square kilometres

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Population

Ciudad Obregon has a population of approximately 350,000 people with 60% below age 15 years and 75% below age 45.

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Spoken Languages

The official spoken languages in Ciudad Obregon are Spanish and Yaqui, Spanish being the most widely spoken. English is spoken on a small scale.

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People of Obregon

The majority of the Obregon Population is Mexican. However, Obregon is a diverse City with a growing culture of racial integration and unity.

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Religions

Most of the people are Christian (over 95%), although all other religions are freely practiced.

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Government

Sonora like all other Mexican states is divided into municipalities and these are governed through a municipal council. Obregon is the capital of the municipal Cajeme which also includes the important towns Cócorit, Esperanza, Marte R. Gómez (Tobarito), Providencia, Pueblo Yaqui.

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Economic profile

Agriculture is one of the most important industries and highly efficient. Aquaculture, livestock and tradel, are major contributors to the economy, technology, tourism and banking services are important contributors too.

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Currency

Obregon uses the Mexican Peso. The sign for the Mexican Peso (MXN) is $.

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Time zone

Ciudad Obregon (GMT-7) and Sonora does not move its clocks at all for DST (Daylight Saving Time) during the year!

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Climate

Ciudad Obregon has a hot and dry climate throughout the 4 seasons, and you can expect similar weather tomorrow as it is today and generally, spring and summer (March-September) is a hot 23-48 °C, and winter (December-February) is a warm 9-30°C.

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Public holidays

»Time zones holidays

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Electricity

The voltage used in Mexico is the same as in the USA 120 Volts 60HZ. Most power sockets are designed for standard 2-pin plugs.

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