Carichí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carichí
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Town
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Municipality of Carichí in Chihuahua
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 Carichí
Location in Mexico
Carichí
Location in Chihuahua
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Carichí |
| Elevation | 2,080 m (6,820 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,672 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Demonym | Carichiteco |
Carichí is a town located in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is the main town, also known as the municipal seat, for the larger area called the Carichí Municipality. This means it's where the local government for the area is based.
The town of Carichí was first started as a special settlement by a group called the Jesuits. They were a religious order who built missions to teach and live among local people. This mission was named Nombre de Jesús Carichi and was founded on November 18, 1675. The name "Carichí" comes from the Tarahumara language, from the word "Güerocarichí." For a long time, until August 24, 1982, the town was officially known as Carichic.
In 2020, about 1,830 people lived in Carichí. This was a small increase from 1,672 people in 2010.
Exploring Carichí's Location
Carichí is found high up in the mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 2,064 meters (which is about 6,772 feet) above sea level. Imagine being on top of a really tall building; Carichí is even higher!
Carichí's Climate
The weather in Carichí is described as a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, but it does get some rain. It's not as dry as a desert, but it's not very wet either.
See also
In Spanish: Carichí para niños
