Huatabampo () is a

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Huatabampo Municipality Huatabampo Municipality is a municipality in Sonora in north-western Mexico Mexico (Spanish language, Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a List of sovereign states, country in the southern portion of North America. I ...

in the

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, in northwestern

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. It is situated on the

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, near the mouth of the Mayo River. It is located at latitude . Huatabampo is southwest of Navojoa via

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and Sonora State Highway 149.

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can be accessed via

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. It is notable as the home of revolutionary general

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, a successful chickpea farmer before the

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, and now his burial site.

Etymology

The name Huatabampo is from the local Mayo language: "Huata" (Willow) + "Bampo" (Water), or "Willow in/near the Water". Huatabampo is also known as "Tierra de Generales" (Land of Generals) since during the

(1910–1917) several high-ranking revolutionary generals emerged from the town. Among them is

(1880–1928), who was born in Navojoa, but lived for many years in Huatabampo, the only undefeated general in the war. He was elected President of the Mexican Republic (1920–1924) after the war, being an important link between the war-devastated country and the first stages of political, economical and social development. He was assassinated in 1928 after his election to a second term, before he could take office. He is buried in the old local cemetery. Other generals from the area were General José Tiburcio Otero Toledo (1834–1900), a famous military and a governor of Sonora, and General Ignacio Otero Pablos (1896–1970), who was Ambassador to the Dominican Republic and Venezuela and also a candidate for

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Demographics

The population was 74,533 in 2005, with 29,789 inhabitants living in the municipal seat. Other towns are Ejido la Unión,

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, Sahuaral de Otero, Etchoropo, Huatabampito, Moroncarit, Agiabampo, Estación Luis,

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, El Caro, Citavaro, Pozo Dulce, and El Júpare. As of 2005 the

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for the municipality of Huatabampo was $5,984 and the

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was 0.8002.

Economy

Huatabampo is a major

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producer for the area, its produce includes

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s as well as assorted

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and

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crops. Cattle and swine raising is also very important. Since Huatabampo has of coastline, fishing plays a major role in the economy. There are over 3,000 registered fishermen and around 20 open sea trawlers, in addition to almost 1,000 small boats. Shrimp raising has also become a major industry in recent years. In 2000 there were 8 industries for industrialization of sardines, crab, and shrimp. The production of fish oil and fish flour is also important.

Tourism

The city attracts a considerable number of tourists, primarily from the

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, due to its

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es and

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. Huatabampo is home to the Museum of

at the house of the revolutionary general and President of Mexico. His tomb is in the Old Cemetery.

Notable residents

* General Ignacio Otero Pablos *José Tiburcio Otero Toledo *

José Luis Ramírez José Luis Ramírez (born December 3, 1958) is a Mexican former professional boxer who was a two-time World Lightweight Champion. Career A native of Huatabampo, Sonora and a resident of Culiacán, Ramírez made his professional debut on March 2 ...

* Fernando Salas * Baldomero "Mel" Almada * Mario Almada *

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* Daniel Duarte (baseball)

Government

Municipal presidents

External links

Huatabampo, Ayuntamiento Digital
''(Official Website of Huatabampo, Sonora)''

References

Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México
( INAFED)
INEGIThe official site of Huatabampo
With pictures and information
Wikimapia satellite viewMap of Sonora
{{Sonora Populated places in Sonora