Bacadéhuachi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bacadéhuachi
village
Bacadéhuachi Location in Mexico
Country	Mexico
State	Sonora
Elevation	2,790 ft (850 m)

Bacadéhuachi (pronounced baka-DEH-wah-chee) is a small village located in the northeast part of Sonora, a state in Mexico. It's about 269 kilometers (167 miles) northeast of Hermosillo, which is the capital city of Sonora.

What's in a Name? The History of Bacadéhuachi

The name Bacadéhuachi comes from the Opata language, which was spoken by the native people of this area. It means "In the place of the reed."

Long ago, the Opata people lived here. Bacadéhuachi was officially started in 1645 by a Jesuit missionary named Cristóbal García. He set it up as a Jesuit mission, calling it Mission San Luis Gonzága de Bacadéhuachi.

In 1930, Bacadéhuachi became part of another town called Bacerac. But just one year later, in 1931, it became its own separate municipality again. The village of Bacadéhuachi was then named its main town.

Geography and Nature

Bacadéhuachi is in a dry area, right at the base of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. The main river here is the Bavispe River.

In the mountains, you can find pine forests. This area is full of amazing wildlife!

• Some of the mammals you might see are deer, pumas (also known as mountain lions), lynx, coyotes, jaguars, raccoons, and skunks.
• Birds like owls, nightingales, buzzards, and eagles also live here.

Population and Economy

The number of people living in Bacadéhuachi has gone down over the years. In 1995, there were 1,380 people, but the population has decreased since then. Many young people have moved away because there aren't many job opportunities.

The economy of Bacadéhuachi mostly depends on farming and raising cattle. However, these activities are not very developed because there isn't enough water. In 2005, there were about 11,000 cows in the area.

See also

• In Spanish: Bacadéhuachi para niños