Ures facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ures
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 Ures
Location in Sonora
Ures
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Ures |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific (US Mountain)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
Ures is a small city and a municipality located in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is known for its rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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People Living in Ures
In 2000, about 9,553 people lived in the Ures area. By 2005, this number went down to 8,420. This change happened because some people moved away from the area. The main town of Ures had 3,959 residents in 2000.
Exploring Ures: Land and Water
The Ures municipality covers an area of about 2,618.56 square kilometers. This is a small part of the entire state of Sonora. Besides the main city, other important places in the municipality include Guadalupe de Ures, San Pedro, Pueblo de Alamos, and El Sauz.
Rivers and Waterways
Ures is located in the area where the Sonora River flows. As the river moves through the region, it collects water from smaller streams like Los Alamos, Bamuco, Nava, and San Pedro. It also gets water from seasonal streams called washes, such as El Carrizo and La Ladrillera. There is also a new water storage area called Teópari.
Mountains and Hills
The municipality is surrounded by mountains, hills, and valleys. These natural features are part of the Western Sierra Madre mountain range. The main city of Ures is about 420 meters (1,378 feet) above sea level.
Weather in Ures
Ures has warm weather. The hottest month is July, with an average high temperature of about 31.8°C (89.2°F). January is the coolest month, with an average low of about 15.2°C (59.4°F). The average temperature throughout the year is around 23.1°C (73.6°F).
Ures gets about 430.1 millimeters (16.9 inches) of rain each year. Most of the rain falls in July and August. Sometimes, it can get a little chilly, with light frosts happening from December to March.
Plants and Trees
The plants in Ures are typical of a desert area. You will find lots of mesquite trees and other plants that grow well in dry, warm climates.
Getting Around Ures
A main paved highway runs through the municipality from west to east. This road helps people travel and connect with other areas.
Ures Through Time: A Historical Journey
Ures is one of the oldest cities in the state of Sonora.
Early Explorers and Missions
- The first report of Ures came from Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in the 1530s. He called it "Corazones," meaning "Village of Hearts."
- Later, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado visited Ures during his expedition in 1540.
- In 1644, a Jesuit missionary named Francisco París founded Ures as a mission. It was first known as San Miguel de Ures until 1665.
Becoming a Capital City
- In 1823, Ures became the capital of Sonora.
- However, it lost this title the next year when Sonora joined with another state to form "Occidente State."
- Ures became a city at the end of 1838.
- It served as the capital of Sonora again from 1838 to 1842, and then from 1847 to 1879.
- After 1879, it became the center of a smaller administrative area.
Important Events and Battles
- During the end of the Second Mexican Empire in 1866, the Battle of Guadalupe happened in the Ures municipality.
- On September 5, 1998, the state government honored Ures by calling it a "Heroic City." This was to remember its strong defense against imperial forces.
- The famous Apache leader Geronimo sometimes hid in the mountains of this region.
- There were also conflicts with the Yaqui people in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Fun Things to See in Ures
If you visit Ures, there are many interesting places to explore:
- La Plaza de Armas (Zaragoza Plaza): This main square has four bronze sculptures from the 1700s.
- San Miguel Mission and Church: You can see this historic church with its unique mesquite stairway.
- Independence Arch: A grand arch that celebrates Mexico's independence.
- General Pesqueira's House: The former home of a famous general.
- The Folkloric Museum: Learn about the local culture and history.
- The Old Flour Mill: See a piece of Ures' industrial past.
See also
In Spanish: Ures para niños
