What are the most important cities in Sonora?
Hermosillo
Hermosillo, the capital and largest city of Sonora, is an important economic and political center. With a population of over 800 thousand inhabitants, it stands out for its competitiveness in the labor field, according to the Urban Competitiveness Index of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) in 2023.
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The city is among the cities in Mexico with the best working conditions, thanks to its diversified job offer and its attractive conditions for talent.
Ciudad Obregón
The second largest city in Sonora is Ciudad Obregón, and it is a pillar in agricultural production, especially in the Yaqui Valley, where products such as wheat and corn are grown. With a population of around 450 thousand inhabitants, it is also an important industrial center. Its competitiveness in the labor market places it among the medium-sized cities with the best opportunities for its inhabitants, standing out in the agro-industrial sector.
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Nogales
Located on the border with Arizona, United States, Nogales is one of the most important cities for international trade. Its geographical position makes it a key point for the exchange of goods between Mexico and the United States.
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With a population of around 250 thousand inhabitants, Nogales is also an important manufacturing center, specialized in the production of electronic products, textiles and auto parts.
Guaymas
Guaymas, with its port on the Sea of Cortez, is one of the main port cities in the state. Although it has a population of less than 250 thousand inhabitants, its competitiveness in the labor market makes it an important economic center. Guaymas is key for the fishing and tourism industry, since it has attractions such as San Carlos, a tourist destination recognized for its beaches and unique landscapes.
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Navojoa is located in the south of Sonora and is another of the agricultural pillars of the state. With a population of nearly 150 thousand inhabitants, this city stands out for the production of crops such as soybeans, wheat and corn. Like Ciudad Obregón, Navojoa is key to the economic development of the region, and its agricultural industry has been one of the engines of growth in the south of the state.
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Other key cities for Sonora
Sonora also has other important cities such as San Luis Río Colorado, on the border with Baja California and Arizona, which is key for trade and agriculture. Caborca, for its part, is known for its agricultural production, especially grapes and asparagus, while Puerto Peñasco is an important tourist destination in the Gulf of California, known for its beaches and recreational activities.
Source: noro
