Ímuris
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Imuris is the municipal seat of
Location and Communications
Imuris is located along
History
The land was once occupied by the Pimas Altos. In 1687 the
Geography
The land is mountainous in the east and north and the main settlement lies at an elevation of 826 metres (2,710 ft). The average annual temperature is 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and the average annual rainfall is 413.1 millimetres (16.26 in).[1]
The region is crossed by three small rivers, which later form the Rio Magdalena.
Economy
Agriculture, cattle raising, and industry are the main economic activities.
Corn and beans are raised for subsistence while grasses (sorghum, alfalfa, rye grass) are grown for cattle fodder. There were 353 small land owners in 2000 cultivating a surface of 3,706 hectares (9,160 acres), and 937 ejidatarios on 673 hectares (1,660 acres), making a total of 4,378.9 hectares (10,820 acres).[2]
The cattle herd numbered 25,617 head in 2000, with this activity employing 638 people.[2][3]
The industrial sector is varied because there are two
The main tourist attraction is the Iglesia de San José de Ímuris, as well as the traditional plaza, and the typical restaurants, locally known for fine
References
- ^ a b "Ímuris, Ayuntamiento Digital". Archived from the original on 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
- ^ a b c "Gobierno Municipal de IMURIS, Sonora". Archived from the original on 2008-01-11. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
- ^ "Pueblos de Sonora". Archived from the original on 2007-06-09. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
External links
- Enciclopedia de los Municipios de Mexico
- INEGI
- Gobierno Municipal de Imuris
- Sonora State official site
- Ímuris, Ayuntamiento Digital (Official Website of Ímuris, Sonora)
- Article on Imuris
- San José de Ímuris