10. March 2014 · Comments Off on Indians Papagos · Categories: News · Tags:

Palacio Municipal beautiful building that cradles the center of municipal government. With beautiful stained glass and engravings that reflect the history of the municipality and the State. Due to their historical passages Magdalena de Kino has much to offer: culture, history, Mexican and international food, rest areas, campsites and traditional celebrations where people are willing to receive national and international tourists to tell the story that fills with emotion and sundry. Economiacon a semi-hot climate, one of the most pleasant of the State of Sonora, a variety of services and many tourist places of history and tradition, guarantees a stay pleasant and educational. Agriculture in the municipality continues to be a strong pillar of the economy and an important source of employment.

In the last agricultural cycle was sown 1,341 hectares, of which 1,142 are of irrigation and 199 are temporary. Harvested vegetables, fruit plants, fodder, wheat, maize grain, beans and sorghum. Hydraulic infrastructure which is used for irrigation is the dam of plaster; There are also 9 wells; an I arivechi and a Filter Gallery in the mission. Livestock has a surface of 139,311 hectares of rangeland. It comprises an animal production of 19,115 heads of cattle. Industry is an important factor in the development of the municipality since it generates 2,085 jobs, highlighting these in maquiladora companies; In addition, food, beverages, construction industry and the furniture industry. HistoryIn the past the territory was inhabited by Indians Papagos and Pimas high.

In 1687, with the arrival of Father Eusebio Francisco Kino in Sonora began to found the first missions fruit of tireless work. The municipal seat was founded at the beginning of the 17TH century by the Lieutenant Juan Bautista Escalante. He was awarded the title of city by Decree 1. in December 1923. Santa Maria Magdalena de Buquivaba was the name that took until in 1966 it changed its name to Magdalena de Kino.

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