Santa Ana, Sinaloa
By Dorothy Bell
Our Lady of Saint Ana
Santa Ana,
Sonora
Location
105 kms (65 miles) South of Nogales on Highway 15
Population
11,000 people in the city, 15,000 in the municipality
Climate:
DRY and Hot. Santa Ana lies in the Sonoran Desert
29.1 °
C in July-August, a minimum average monthly temperature of 12.4 ° C in
December to February, Rainfall occurs in the months of July and August
with an average annual rainfall of 332 mm, Frost appears in February and
March.
History
Santa Ana
is and has always been an important crossroad.
The Pima
Indians populated the Magdalena River Valley and settled into an area
called Santa Ana Viejo once the Spanish arrived and a Mission was
established.
The town
was founded in 1883 with the building of the Sonoran Railway. It was
given municipal status in 1935.
Tourist
Attractions
Santa Ana
is not a major stopping spot for tourists. Perhaps the most notable
building is the Gothic Church “Our Lady of Saint Ana.” An old 18th
century structure with grand beautiful arches.
In July the
town celebrates Saint Ana Day, a
regional fair which runs from 17 to 26 June
Industry
Agriculture
and animal husbandry are the main economic activities. Main crops are
corn, vegetables, wheat, and cattle fodder, Ranchers export calves to
the US.
There is
one Maguiladora plant assembling
automotive electronic components, generating 800 jobs.
Getting There
From
Nogales drive 105 kms (65 miles) south past to KM 165. At the junction
of HWY 2.
From Nogales drive 148 kms south to KM 122
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