Álvaro Obregón is located in the center zone of the
Mexican state
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of
Michoacán
Michoacán, formally Michoacán de Ocampo, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Michoacán de Ocampo, is one of the 31 states which, together with Mexico City, compose the Political divisions of Mexico, Federal Entities of Mexico. The stat ...
.
This town limits with the state of
Guanajuato
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to the north, with
Querendaro and
Indaparapeo to the east, with
Charo
María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, professionally known by her stage name Charo, is a Spanish-born actress, singer, comedian, and flamenco guitarist who rose to international prominence in the 1960s on American television, as well ...
to the south, with Tarimbaro to the west and with
Cuitzeo to the northwest. It is also home to
Morelia's International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional General Francisco J. Mujica).
[http://municipios.com.mx/michoacan/mexico/mexico-16.html. Michoacan/ 2008-01-27]
Demographics
It has a total of 19,502 people. Its ethnic population is about 49 people, 31 men and 18 women and their principal languages are Huichol and Purepecha.
Its education structure is formed by preschool, high school and secondary education.
History
This town was founded between 1760 and 1770 by people who lived in other towns like Singuio. This town is named Álvaro Obregón in honor of assassinated
Revolutionary
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General and subsequent
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Álvaro Obregón
Álvaro Obregón Salido (; 19 February 1880 – 17 July 1928) was a Mexican general, inventor and politician who served as the 46th President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924. Obregón was re-elected to the presidency in 1928 but was assassinated b ...
.
Geography
Its territorial size is 162.64 km
2 and it represents 0.35% of Michoacán.
[http://e-local-gob.mx/work/tamplates/enciclo/michoacan/municipios/16003a.htm Municipios/2008-01-27]
Its weather is temperate with rains in summer. It has important mountains and valleys like Cuitzeo, lomas de Purisimio, Quirio, Tzentzenguaro, and its principal river is rio Grande.
Climate
Transportation
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
Morelia International Airport (); officially ''Aeropuerto Internacional General Francisco J. Mujica'' (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) is an international airport located in Álvaro Obregón, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves the ...
is located in Álvaro Obregón.
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Economy
The main economic activity performed in the town is agriculture.
Notable sites/buildings
*Templo de San Bartolo, Templo Espiritual de las Tres Ponencias y Palacio Municipal.
*Ex hacienda de San Bartolo.
*Ex hacienda de Quirio.
*Ex hacienda de Tzintzimeo.
*Ex hacienda de Palo Blanco.
References
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Populated places in Michoacán