There are municipal boundaries with Santa Ana in the northeast, Opodepe in the south, and Trincheras in the west. The elevation of the municipal seat is 853 meters above sea level. Most of the land is flat, desert land with no permanent water courses.
Climate
The climate is hot and dry with average summer maximums of 31.6 °C and average winter minimums of 13.8 °C. The average annual temperature is 22.5 °C.
Climate data for Benjamín Hill, Sonora (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1969–present)
Agricultural activity is modest with only 747 hectares registered in 2005. The main crops are wheat, corn and grasses for cattle fodder.
There is cattle raising with over 13,000 head counted in 2005. Calves are often exported to the United States of America.
The industrial sector shows potential with several small industries located in an industrial park. Proximity to the important Federal Highway 15 could stimulate this sector in the future.