Santa Cruz, Sonora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz, Sonora
Location in Sonora
Santa Cruz, Sonora
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Elevation | 1,360 m (4,460 ft) |
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| • Total | 1,038 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific (US Mountain)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
Santa Cruz is a town in Santa Cruz Municipality. It is located in the northern part of the Mexican state of Sonora.
What is Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is a small town in Mexico. It is part of a larger area called a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding smaller communities.
In 2010, the town of Santa Cruz had a population of 1,038 people. This number helps us understand how many people live there.
Where is Santa Cruz Located?
Santa Cruz is in the state of Sonora, Mexico. Sonora is in the northwestern part of the country. The town is quite high up. Its elevation is about 1,360 meters (4,460 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a mountainous or hilly area.
The town is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone. This is the same time zone as some parts of the United States. They do not use Daylight Saving Time in Santa Cruz.
Who Leads Santa Cruz?
The town of Santa Cruz is led by a person called a mayor. The mayor's job is to help manage the town. They make decisions for the community. The current mayor of Santa Cruz is Ivonne Lorta Ortega.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Cruz (Sonora) para niños
