Fronteras (Sonora, Mexico)

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
Fronteras (Sonora, Mexico)
Coordinates
-109.5597222 -109.5597222 30.8975 30.8975 (gooearth )
Associated country
Mexico
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 151422708
Wikidata: Q1470224
Library of congress: n 93118436
Sources of Information
  • BGN gaz. Mexico, 1992(Fronteras; ppl 30°53ʹN 109°33ʹW)
  • Smith, F.J. Captain of the phantom presidio, 1993:t.p. (Fronteras, Sonora, New Spain)
  • BGN gaz. Mexico, 1992(Fronteras; ppl 30p0s53ʹN 109p0s33ʹW)

Wikipedia description:

Fronteras is the seat of Fronteras Municipality in the northeastern part of the Mexican state of Sonora. Frontera translates as Border. The elevation is 1,120 meters and neighboring municipalities are Agua Prieta, Nacozari and Bacoachi. The area is 2839.62 km2, which represents 1.53% of the state total. Fronteras was founded by the Jesuits as a mission in 1645.

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