Ahome

Ahome is an administrative municipality in northwestern Sinaloa on the Pacific coast where the Gulf of California opens up. The territory spreads across flat coastal plains and is crossed by several rivers that shape the landscape.

Jesuit missionaries founded Mission Santa María Ahome in 1605 and brought European influence to the region. This establishment marked the beginning of a new phase in the area's development.

The name Ahome comes from the indigenous language and means "great river". Local people today still connect this heritage to their identity and share this story at community gatherings and celebrations.

Los Mochis serves as the administrative center with access to shops, offices, and services. From here, other locations in northwestern Mexico are easy to reach.

Valle del Fuerte is one of Mexico's most important grain and fruit production zones, where farmers use an intelligent irrigation system to manage water distribution. This agricultural tradition shapes the daily life and economy of the area today.

Location: Sinaloa

Inception: 1917

Capital city: Los Mochis

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Website: http://ahome.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 25.83333,-109.05000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06