Geography of Hermosillo
Hermosillo, Mexico, the capital of Sonora state. It is on the Río Sonora in northwestern Mexico, about 60 miles (100 km) east of the Gulf of California. Hermosillo is a regional trade center and a processing point for irrigated crops grown in the area. It is also a winter resort. The University of Sonora is here.
Hermosillo began as a fortified Spanish settlement in 1742. It was given its present name in 1828, honoring José María Gonzáles Hermosillo, a patriot in the war for Mexican independence. The city became the capital of Sonora state in 1829.
Population: 545,928.