page_title: Etchojoa
hierarchical_section_title: Etchojoa
caption_attribution_description: English: Plaza and Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace), decorated for Mexican Independence Day (16 September) festivities, in Etchojoa. The crowd is awaiting the traditional Grito de Dolores.
context_page_description: Etchojoa is the seat of Etchojoa Municipality. Founded in 1613, Etchojoa is located in the southwest of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is situated at 26°52′N 109°39′W. The total municipal area is 1,220.23 km². Etchojoa had a population of 56,129 in 2000, according to the official census. Neighboring municipalities are Navojoa, Huatabampo and Cajeme.
  Etchojoa has a large indigenous population made up of the Mayo Indians, almost 20% of the population in 2000. The municipality sits in the Valle Mayo, named for the Río Mayo, a vital source for irrigation.
  The economy is based primarily on agriculture, with over 800 km² irrigated throughout the municipality in 2000. Fifty percent of the land is part of the ejido system. Wheat, soy, corn, and citrus fruit are the most important crops.
context_section_description: Etchojoa is the seat of Etchojoa Municipality.  Founded in 1613, Etchojoa is located in the southwest of the Mexican state of Sonora.  It is situated at 26°52′N 109°39′W.  The total municipal area is 1,220.23 km².  Etchojoa had a population of 56,129 in 2000, according to the official census.  Neighboring municipalities are Navojoa, Huatabampo and Cajeme.  
  Etchojoa has a large indigenous population made up of the Mayo Indians, almost 20% of the population in 2000.  The municipality sits in the Valle Mayo (Mayo Valley), named for the Río Mayo, a vital source for irrigation.   
  The economy is based primarily on agriculture, with over 800 km² irrigated throughout the municipality in 2000.  Fifty percent of the land is part of the ejido system.  Wheat, soy, corn, and citrus fruit are the most important crops.
caption: Plaza and Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace), decorated for Mexican Independence Day (16 September) festivities, in Etchojoa.  The crowd is awaiting the traditional Grito de Dolores. (2007).
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