Ímuris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Imuris
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municipality
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 Ímuris
Location in Sonora
Ímuris
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,742 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,921 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 |
Imuris is a town in the northern part of Sonora, a state in Mexico. It is the main town, or "municipal seat," of the Imuris Municipality.
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Where Imuris Is Located
Imuris is an important town for travel. It sits right on Federal Highway 15. This long road connects Nogales, near the USA/Mexico border, all the way to Mexico City.
A railroad line also runs through Imuris. This line links Nogales and the USA to Mexico's train network. Imuris is also where Federal Highway 2 crosses. This road goes east towards the state of Chihuahua and the city of Ciudad Juárez. Ciudad Juárez is across the Río Grande river from El Paso, Texas in the USA.
A Look at Imuris History
The land where Imuris is now was once home to the Pimas Altos people. In 1687, a Jesuit missionary named Eusebio Francisco Kino founded the town. He named it San José de Imuris.
The name "Imuris" comes from the Pima language. It might mean "Plateau between rivers" or "hills shaped like flint."
Imuris Geography and Nature
The land around Imuris is mountainous, especially to the east and north. The main part of the town is about 826 meters (2,710 feet) above sea level.
The average temperature in Imuris is about 18.7°C (65.7°F) each year. The town gets about 413.1 mm (16.3 inches) of rain annually. Three small rivers flow through this area. These rivers later join together to form the Rio Magdalena.
How People Make a Living in Imuris
The main ways people earn money in Imuris are through farming, raising cattle, and working in factories.
Farming and Ranching
Farmers grow corn and beans for their own families to eat. They also grow plants like sorghum, alfalfa, and rye grass to feed cattle. In 2000, there were 353 small farms. They used about 3,706 hectares (9,158 acres) of land. There were also 937 ejidatarios (people who farm community-owned land) who used about 673 hectares (1,663 acres). This made a total of about 4,378.9 hectares (10,820 acres) of farmland.
In 2000, there were 25,617 cattle in the area. Raising cattle provided jobs for 638 people.
Industry and Factories
The industrial sector in Imuris is quite varied. There are two "maquiladoras," which are factories owned by international companies. There are also several smaller factories that make building materials.
The factories create almost 1,000 jobs. This makes industry the most important way people earn money in the municipality. The maquiladoras make things like car belts, electronic panels for cars, transformers, and plastic packaging. They also melt aluminum.
Tourism and Local Delights
A popular place to visit in Imuris is the Iglesia de San José de Ímuris, which is a church. People also enjoy the traditional town plaza. Imuris is famous for its local restaurants. They are known for delicious quesadillas and amazing tacos!
See also
In Spanish: Ímuris para niños
