Etchojoa
![Plaza and Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace), decorated for Mexican Independence Day (16 September) festivities, in Etchojoa. The crowd is awaiting the traditional Grito de Dolores. (2007).](/Images/godic/202501/11/GritoEtchojoa4358.JPG")
![Fields in Etchojoa. (2007).](/Images/godic/202501/11/CampoEtchojoa4358.JPG")
Etchojoa is the seat of Etchojoa Municipality. Founded in 1613, Etchojoa is located in the southwest of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is situated at 26°52′N 109°39′W / 26.867°N 109.650°W. The total municipal area is 1,220.23 km². Etchojoa had a population of 56,129 in 2000, according to the official census. Neighboring municipalities are Navojoa, Huatabampo and Cajeme.