Agua Prieta is a town in the northern part of the state of Sonora, Mexico. It borders the town of Douglas, Arizona, USA and covers an area of 3,631.65 km². In 1995 Agua Prieta had an estimated population of 56,228 people, and a literacy rate of 96.3%. 89% of the homes in the city have electricity, 94% have running water, and 86% are connected to the sewer system. The city's most important economic activities, in descending order, are industry, commerce, and farming. This article is about the Mexican state of Sonora. ... Douglas is a city located in Cochise County, Arizona. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano Official languages English Only State Area 295,254 km² (6th)  - Land 294,312 km²  - Water 942 km² (0. ... A kilometre (American spelling: kilometer, symbol: km) is a unit of length equal to 1000 metres (from the Greek words khilia = thousand and metro = count/measure). ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Agua Prieta was officially placed in the category of city relatively recently, on November 11, 1942. It began growing at the end of the 18th century as railroads were built between Douglas, Arizona and Nacozari, Sonora to transport minerals. As a result, the first settlers of the town were those employed by the U.S. mining company Phelps Dodge Corporation, which was based in Douglas, Arizona. It was founded in 1899 as the Comisaría de Fronteras, but did not become an independent municipality with its current name until August 28, 1916. Rodolfo L. Márquez was the new municipality's first president. It rose to the status of Villa on May 8, 1933. November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Phelps Dodge Corporation (NYSE: PD) was founded in 1834 by Anson Greene Phelps and William E. Dodge. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... 1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

External link

• Municipality website (Spanish language)