Unámichi
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.
Unámichi | |
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Town | |
 Nuestra Señora de Fátima church in Unámichi | |
  Unámichi | |
| Coordinates: 30°40′24″N 109°59′00″W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Bacoachi |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 239 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
| Postal code | 84690 |
| Area code | 645 |
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 to Cananea, and is part of the historic Sonora River Route.[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]
References
- Figueroa Soto, María del Carmen (18 October 2022). "Unámichi, Sonora, tierra de restos arqueológicos y de la historia de antiguos pobladores". Soy Cobre (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- "Unámichi (Sonora)" (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- "Ruta Río Sonora" (in Spanish). Explora Sonora. 14 May 2022. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
External links
- Unámichi at Mindat.org
- Unámichi at PueblosAmerica