Benjamín Hill, Sonora facts for kids
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Benjamín Hill
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 Benjamín Hill, Sonora
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Benjamín Hill |
| Founded | 1942 |
| Municipality created | 1952 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 854.70 km2 (330.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 5,285 |
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| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific (US Mountain)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
Benjamín Hill is a town in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is the main town of the Benjamín Hill Municipality.
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Where is Benjamín Hill?
Benjamín Hill is located in Sonora, a state in Mexico. It shares borders with other towns. These include Santa Ana to the northeast. To the south, it borders Opodepe. To the west, you'll find Trincheras.
The town sits 853 meters (about 2,798 feet) above sea level. Most of the land around Benjamín Hill is flat and dry. It is a desert area. There are no rivers or streams that flow all year round.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Benjamín Hill is usually hot and dry. In summer, the average high temperature is about 31.6°C (89°F). In winter, the average low is around 13.8°C (57°F). The average temperature for the whole year is about 22.5°C (72.5°F).
What Does Benjamín Hill Do?
The town's economy is quite small.
Farming and Ranching
Not much farming happens here. In 2005, only 747 hectares (about 1,846 acres) were used for crops. Farmers mainly grow wheat, corn, and grasses. These grasses are used to feed cattle.
Ranching is more common. In 2005, there were over 13,000 cattle. Young cattle, called calves, are often sold to the United States of America.
Local Businesses
Benjamín Hill has a special area for small businesses. This is called an industrial park. The town is close to Mexican Federal Highway 15. This important road could help more businesses grow in the future.
How Benjamín Hill Started
Benjamín Hill exists because of the railroad. In 1939, it was just a ranch called San Fernando. The government chose this spot for a railway junction. This means two important railway lines would meet here.
The Ferrocarril Sonora-Baja California and the Ferrocarril Sud-Pacífico railways connected here. This project was finished in 1948. Benjamín Hill became an official municipality in 1952.
The town is named after Benjamín G. Hill. He was a military leader from Sinaloa. In 1914, President Venustiano Carranza made him the Governor of Sonora.
See also
- In Spanish: Benjamín Hill (Sonora) para niños
