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Bacobampo, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Bacobampo is a small city in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 8,539. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

8,539 Population 18/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
6.6 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About Bacobampo

Bacobampo

Bacobampo is a town in Etchojoa Municipality in Sonora, in northwestern Mexico. It is situated on the west bank of the Mayo River, 20 km north of Huatabampo and 25 km southwest of Navajoa. It is an agricultural town surrounded by fields. Bacobampo is 22 meters above sea level.

People

Population8,539
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain6.6 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population8,539
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates26.9824°, -109.6535°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation6.6 inches (168 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bacobampo

Bacobampo is a small city in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 8,539. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 273 business establishments.

Income: Bacobampo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bacobampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area486.9 sq mi (1,261.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates26.9824°N, 109.6535°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.6"
83% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 19, 2013 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 119 km
Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 117 km
Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 104 km
Jan 19, 2018 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Mar 13, 2007 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M6.0 119 km
Feb 25, 2007 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Mar 29, 2017 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Feb 22, 2005 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Oct 1, 1996 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Jan 13, 2013 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.4 143 km
Jan 18, 2001 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Jul 3, 2024 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.3 146 km
May 25, 1992 88 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 119 km
Apr 18, 2024 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 119 km
Feb 23, 2007 83 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Feb 25, 2007 73 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Feb 23, 2007 85 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Feb 25, 2007 88 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Newton (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 232 km
2014 Odile Category 2 253 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 294 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 274 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 55 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 112 km
2006 John Category 1 299 km
2003 Ignacio Category 1 297 km
2003 Marty Category 1 185 km
1998 Isis Category 1 219 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 143 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 163 km
1986 Newton Category 1 35 km
1986 Paine Category 1 234 km
1982 Paul Category 2 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 91°F (33°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in

Bacobampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 59°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Bacobampo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Primaria Abelardo L. Rodríguez
Secundaria Profesor Gregorio Ahumada
Primaria Martín Encinas
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Radio Stations near Bacobampo

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OREJA FM 102.5 (Obregón) - 102.5 FM - XHIQ-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Obregón, Sonora 102.5 fm, américa MP3
105.3 la ZETA (US) banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Ciudad Obregón) - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 99.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Radio Madera - 96.1 FM [Cd. Madera, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Zeta 105.3 FM (US) regional mexican AAC+ 64 kbps
La Zeta 106.7 (US) AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Bacobampo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa General Alvaro Obregón
Museo Álvaro Obregón
Museo Tradicional Profesor

Libraries in Bacobampo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Bacobampo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Tienda de María Elena

Stadiums & Teams in Bacobampo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bacobampo

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad Obregón International AirportCENMedium Airport
Aeroservicios La Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Amparan AirstripSmall Airport
Álamos AirportXALSmall Airport
Camahuiroa North AirstripSmall Airport
Camahuiroa South AirstripSmall Airport
Club Aereo Del Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Del Mayo AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo Ahome AirportSmall Airport
El Crucero AirportSmall Airport
Familia Baldenebro Jaimes AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Cervantes AirportSmall Airport
Huatabampo Base AirstripSmall Airport
La Huerta AirportSmall Airport
Navojoa Base AirstripSmall Airport
Navojoa Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Nuestra Señora de Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Pueblo Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Reyna Diana AirportSmall Airport
Rodríguez AirportSmall Airport
San Agustin AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro Labrador AirportSmall Airport
San Joaquin AitportSmall Airport
Santa Anita del Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara I AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cecilia AirportSmall Airport
Santa Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Solidaridad AirportSmall Airport
Teras AirportSmall Airport
Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Torocobampo AirportSmall Airport
Vicam AirportSmall Airport
Villa Juárez AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Hermosillo

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bacobampo

What is the population of Bacobampo?

Bacobampo has a population of 8,539 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 486.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bacobampo?

Bacobampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.6 inches.

How is the job market in Bacobampo?

The job market in Bacobampo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 273 business establishments in the area.

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