Ciudad Obregón

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Did you know that this town in Sonora has 329,404 inhabitants?

The town of Ciudad Obregón belongs to the municipality of Cajeme (State of Sonora). There are 329,404 inhabitants and it is 36 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Ciudad Obregón, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 94% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Ciudad Obregón? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Ciudad Obregón? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Ciudad Obregón in Sonora? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Ciudad Obregón.

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#2 The population of Ciudad Obregón (Sonora) is 329,404 inhabitants

Population data in Ciudad Obregón
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020168547160857329404
2010151837146788298625
2005138329132663270992
Evolution of the population in Ciudad Obregón: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Ciudad Obregón:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.951.32
Population coming from outside the State of Sonora:12.52%14.88%
Illiterate population:0.95%1.40%
Illiterate population (men):0.46%1.32%
Illiterate population (women):0.49%1.48%
Schooling level:11.2210.38
Schooling level (men):11.3110.51
Schooling level (women):11.1310.27
Indigenous culture data in Ciudad Obregón:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.23%0.94%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.47%0.37%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Ciudad Obregón, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Sonora, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Ciudad Obregón:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.04%40.99%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.56%51.15%
Employed population over 12 years (women):40.90%31.16%
Number of inhabited private housings:104,199106,586
Homes with electricity:99.52%99.33%
Homes with piped water:99.61%99.18%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.37%99.20%
Homes with a radio:66.34%78.04%
Homes with a television:94.43%97.71%
Homes with a refrigerator:96.26%95.97%
Homes with a washing machine:78.17%77.27%
Homes with a car:61.68%63.09%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:48.33%44.41%
Homes with landline telephone:30.01%49.49%
Homes with cell phones:93.83%83.44%
Homes with Internet:64.36%34.53%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Ciudad Obregón (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Sonora, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Ciudad Obregón

With the satellite map of Ciudad Obregón will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Cajeme. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Ciudad Obregón.



#4 What to do in Ciudad Obregón

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Ciudad Obregón? The list of the best places to visit in Ciudad Obregón and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Ciudad Obregón para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Loma Atravesada (130 meters): 13.9 km walk (215 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Osocahui (197 meters): 13.3 km walk (200 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Tebacan (60 meters): 14.8 km walk (198 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Josarugo (279 meters): 15.1 km walk (188 minutes), heading East.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Ciudad Obregón?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Ciudad Obregón (Sonora)

In Ciudad Obregón there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Ciudad Obregón, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Ciudad Obregón (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)13,69113,78627,477
Youth (6-14 years)23,09123,71846,809
Adults (15-59 years)106,955102,794209,749
Elderly (60+ years)24,81020,55945,369

#6 Pictures of Ciudad Obregón

In order for you to enjoy nature around Ciudad Obregón, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Ciudad Obregón, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Cajeme

  1. Campo Dulce (5 inhabitants)
  2. Cumuripa (172 inhabitants)
  3. Doctor Rodríguez (La Escondida) (- inhabitants)
  4. El Cajón (- inhabitants)
  5. El Chilicote (4 inhabitants)
  6. El Dátil (Rancho la Palmita) (2 inhabitants)
  7. El Genovevo (Bloque 1104) (5 inhabitants)
  8. Felipe Meraz (2 inhabitants)
  9. Los Herrera (- inhabitants)
  10. Las Garzas (3 inhabitants)
  11. María Luisa (1 inhabitants)
  12. Porcícola San Juan (8 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho de Rafael Sonqui (3 inhabitants)
  14. Rosario Apodaca (- inhabitants)
  15. Juan Manso Alanís (- inhabitants)