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Huatabampo is 34 km southwest of Navojoa (also in the State of Sonora) and is a major Agricultural producer for the area, its produce including Chickpeas as well as assorted Fruit , Vegetable and Cereal crops. It is located at latitude . The city attracts a considerable amount of Tourists , primarily from the United States , due to its spectacular Beaches and Spas . Huatabampo is also known as "Tierra de Generales" (Land of Generals) since during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1917)several high ranking generals for the mexican rebel army emerged from this town. Among them, Álvaro Obregón (1880-1928), born in Navojoa , the only undefeated general in such war. He was also elected President of the Mexican Republic (1920-1924) after the war being an important link between the war devastated country and the first stages of a huge political, economical and social development. Was murdered when running for a second term. General Obregon is buried in the old local cemetery. |