Granados, Sonora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Granados
San Isidro de los Granados
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 Granados, Sonora
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Granados |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 361.27 km2 (139.49 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,150 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
| Postal code |
84460
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Granados is a small town in the northeast part of Sonora, a state in Mexico. It's the main town, or "municipal seat," for the Granados area. In 2000, about 1,228 people lived there. But by 2005, the population went down to 938. This happened because many people moved away. They left to find better schools and more job opportunities elsewhere. The area of Granados is about 361.27 square kilometers.
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Granados: Mountains and Weather
Granados is a town surrounded by mountains. The weather is usually warm. The average temperature for the whole year is about 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit). Most of the rain falls during the summer. The rainy season lasts from July to September. On average, Granados gets about 485.9 millimeters (19 inches) of rain each year.
How People Make a Living
The main ways people earn money in Granados are through farming and raising cattle. This is often called "subsistence agriculture." It means farmers grow just enough food for their families and perhaps a little extra to sell.
Farming in Granados
The most common crops grown here are corn and beans. Farmers also grow special grasses. These grasses are used as "fodder," which is food for farm animals like cows.
Cattle Raising
Raising cattle is also very important. Farmers raise calves, which are young cows. These calves are often sold and sent to the United States. This helps the local economy.
History of the Town's Name
The town of Granados was named after an important person. His name was Don José Joaquín Granados y Gálvez. He was the second bishop of Sonora. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches. He served as bishop from 1788 to 1794. The town was officially founded in 1823.
Notable People from Granados
- Juan Valencia Durazo: He is a politician. A politician is someone who works in the government. Juan Valencia Durazo served in the Congress of Sonora. The Congress is a group of people who make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Granados (Sonora) para niños
