Atil, Sonora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atil
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Mission Santa Teresa de Atil
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 Atil, Sonora
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Atil |
| Founded | 1751 |
| Area | |
| • City | 400.43 km2 (154.61 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • City | 734 |
| • Metro | 699 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific (US Mountain)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
Atil (also spelled Átil) is a small town in the northwest part of Sonora, a state in Mexico. It is part of the Atil Municipality. The name "Atil" is thought to mean "Arrow Point" in the Pima language.
The total area of the municipality is about 400.43 square kilometers. In 2005, the municipality had a population of 734 people. Most of these, 699 people, lived in the main town of Atil. Nearby towns include Tubutama, Trincheras, Oquitoa, and Altar.
Atil was founded in 1687. This happened when a mission called Santa Teresa de Atil was started by a Jesuit missionary named Eusebio Kino. The first people to live there were Pima Alto or Nebome Indians. Before the mission, these groups often moved around instead of staying in one place. You can still see the ruins of Kino's mission today. Another Jesuit missionary, Jacobo Sedelmayer, helped build some of the structures.
Geography and Climate
Atil is one of the smallest municipalities in the state of Sonora. The land here is mostly flat and desert-like.
- Summer Weather: Summers are very hot. The average temperature is about 25.6°C (78°F). However, during the day, temperatures often go above 40°C (104°F).
- Winter Weather: Winters are much cooler, with an average temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).
There is one main paved road that goes through Atil. It connects the towns of Altar and Tubutama. There are also many dirt roads that cross the desert areas.
Economy
The main ways people make a living in Atil are through farming and raising animals.
- Farming: Farmers use water from the Cuauhtémoc Reservoir to water their crops. This reservoir is located in the northern part of the municipality.
- Cattle Raising: Many people in Atil also raise cattle, which means they have farms where they keep cows.
See also
In Spanish: Átil para niños
