Casas facts for kids

Casas is a Spanish word that means "houses." You might see this word used in different ways, like in people's last names or as part of the names of towns and cities, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.

Casas as a Family Name

Sometimes, "Casas" is a last name, also known as a surname. Just like "Smith" or "Jones" are common last names in English, "Casas" is a common family name for many people around the world, especially those with Spanish heritage.

Places Called Casas

Many places have "Casas" in their name. This often means that the place was known for its houses or buildings, or perhaps it was a settlement where people built homes.

Mexico

In Mexico, there are several places with "Casas" in their name. One very interesting place is Casas Grandes in the state of Chihuahua.

Casas Grandes: An Ancient City

Casas Grandes is a famous archaeological site. This means it's a place where scientists study the remains of ancient cities to learn about people who lived there a long, long time ago. The original name of this ancient city was Paquimé.

• What it was: Paquimé was a large and important city that existed hundreds of years ago, long before Europeans arrived in the Americas.
• What it looked like: The people who lived there built amazing multi-story buildings out of adobe (a type of mud brick). These buildings were like apartment complexes, with many rooms and shared spaces. They even had advanced water systems!
• Why it's special: It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means it's considered very important for all of humanity to protect and learn from.

Other places in Mexico include:

• Casas Municipality, Tamaulipas
• Casas Grandes, Chihuahua (a modern town near the ancient site)
• Casas Grandes Municipality
• Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua
• Nuevo Casas Grandes Municipality

Spain

Spain also has many towns and villages that include "Casas" in their names. These names often describe something about the place, like "Casas de Juan Núñez" which might mean "Houses of Juan Núñez."

Towns in Spain

Here are a few examples of towns in different regions of Spain:

• Andalusia:

* Benalup-Casas Viejas, a municipality in the province of Cádiz.

• Castilla-La Mancha:

* Casas de Juan Núñez, a municipality in the province of Albacete. * Casas de Ves, a municipality in the province of Albacete. * Casas-Ibáñez, a municipality in the province of Albacete.

• Extremadura:

* Casas de Don Antonio, a municipality in the province of Cáceres. * Casas del Monte, a municipality in the province of Cáceres.

Argentina

In Argentina, you can find a locality called Casas in the province of Santa Fe.

See also

In Spanish: Casas para niños