Fronteras

Fronteras
Town
Fronteras is located in Sonora
Fronteras
Fronteras
Location in Mexico
Fronteras is located in Mexico
Fronteras
Fronteras
Fronteras (Mexico)
Coordinates: 30°53′46″N 109°33′30″W / 30.89611°N 109.55833°W / 30.89611; -109.55833
Country Mexico
StateSonora
MunicipalityFronteras
Elevation
1,120 m (3,675 ft)
Population
 (2001 est.)
 • Total876
Time zoneUTC-7

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.