Bapchule, Arizona facts for kids
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Bapchule, Arizona
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Unincorporated Community
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1904 map of what is now Gila River Indian Community
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 Bapchule, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Bapchule, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal County |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
85121
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| GNIS feature ID | 1006 |
Bapchule (O'odham language: Pi:pchul) is a small, unincorporated community in Arizona, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with people living there, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Most of Bapchule is in Pinal County, and a small part is in Maricopa County.
Bapchule is located within the Gila River Indian Community. It sits south of the large Phoenix Metropolitan Area, near the Gila River Valley. Even without its own city government, Bapchule has a post office that serves its residents.
History of Bapchule
Bapchule is known for being the place where Ira Hayes passed away. Ira Hayes was a brave Marine famous for his actions during World War II. He was one of the six Marines who raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. This moment was captured in a very famous photograph called Raising the American Flag on Mount Suribachi.
In 1960, about 100 people were estimated to live in Bapchule.
What is the Climate Like in Bapchule?
Bapchule experiences a desert climate. This means it gets a lot of sunshine throughout the year. The weather is often dry and hot because of stable air and high pressure in the area. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, this type of climate is called "BWh."
