Ciudad Obregon was established in 1907 as a flag station called Cajeme along the railway line to supply water to locomotives. It was named after a Yaqui leader who fought against the Mexican government. The first automobile dealership was opened in 1923, contributing to the city's development. Today, Ciudad Obregon is the second largest city in the state of Sonora, Mexico, with a population of around 300,000. The main economic activity is agriculture in the fertile Yaqui Valley located south of the city.