Basúchil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Basúchil
Villa de Aguilar
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 Basúchil
Location in Chihuahua
Basúchil
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Guerrero |
| Elevation | 2,152 m (7,060 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,451 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| Postcode |
31687
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| Area code(s) | 635 |
| Climate | BSk |
Basúchil is a town in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Its name comes from the Raramuri language word "Bajichi," which means "water well." The town is part of the municipality of Guerrero.
Basúchil was started in 1649. It was built as a fort to protect a Jesuit mission in the nearby Tarahumara Papigochi region. This area is now known as Cd. Guerrero. The town was first called La Villa de Aguilar. It was named by its founder, Diego Guajardo Fajardo, in honor of his hometown in Spain.
In 1652, the town was attacked and many people were killed. The attack was led by a Tarahumara leader named Teporaca [es]. Years later, the town was rebuilt and given its current name, Basúchil. Today, the Adolfo Lopez Mateos-Madera Highway (Route 16) runs along the east side of the town.
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Famous People from Basúchil
Basúchil is the birthplace of some notable people.
Abraham González
Abraham González was born in Basúchil in 1864. He later became the governor of Chihuahua. A governor is the leader of a state, similar to a mayor for a city, but for a larger area.
Ángel González
Ángel González was a famous ranchera composer. Ranchera music is a popular type of Mexican music. He lived most of his life in Basúchil.
Economy
The economy of Basúchil and the surrounding area has changed over time.
Apple Farming
In the 1900s, Mennonites from the area around Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua brought apple trees to the region. Because of this, growing apples became a very important industry for Basúchil.
Other Industries
Besides apples, raising beef cattle is another major industry in the area. Farmers also grow other crops like corn, beans, and potatoes. These foods are important for the local community.
See also
- In Spanish: Basúchil para niños
