Agua Prieta
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
Agua Prieta is a dynamic border city in Sonora, Mexico, known for its lively commerce and strong community ties. It serves as an entry point to Mexico from the US, blending local traditions with cross-border influences. The city is compact, friendly, and offers authentic Northern Mexican cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
91,029
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
31.33°, -109.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$940
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$330
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
7.1°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
-12.7°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
346 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DGL
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.