Chahuites facts for kids
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Chahuites
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Municipality and town
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 Chahuites
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 160.75 km2 (62.07 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,929 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Chahuites is a town and municipality located in the state of Oaxaca, in south-eastern Mexico. It is part of the Juchitán District. This area is in the western part of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region.
The municipality covers an area of about 160.75 square kilometers. As of 2005, around 9,929 people lived in Chahuites. Today, Chahuites is very important for growing mangos in Mexico. Many of the mangoes grown here are sent to countries like the USA, Canada, and Europe.
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The Story of Chahuites
Early Settlers and "El Tuzal"
The history of Chahuites began in 1895. That year, the Román Ramírez and Gamboa families chose this area to build their homes. They used palm leaves and wood to construct houses on a high piece of land. This land was surrounded by lots of plants and trees.
While living there, the first settlers found many dens of small, mouse-like animals called tuza. Because of this discovery, they decided to name their new home "El Tuzal." Over time, more people moved to the region, including the Zacarías brothers and Juvencio Fuentes.
Growth and New Name: Chahuites
Life in El Tuzal continued to grow. In 1905, General Porfirio Díaz, who was the president of Mexico, started building new roads and other important structures in the region. This project brought many changes to El Tuzal. Many workers who helped build the new infrastructure decided to stay and live there.
The area became even more popular because the villagers could grow good crops. They had successful harvests in both the rainy and dry seasons. Because of this, the name of the region was changed to Chahuites. This name means wet ground, which shows how fertile the land was.
Becoming an Independent Municipality
As Chahuites continued to develop, the settlers wanted it to become its own independent municipality. Before this, it was part of a larger area called Tapanatepec. After a lot of effort, Chahuites finally became an independent municipality in 1948. This was a big step for the community.
Getting Around Chahuites
Future Train Services
There are plans to improve transportation in Chahuites. The Tren Interoceánico is a new train network. It plans to build a train station for its Line K right in Chahuites.
The first part of this new train line is expected to open in 2025. This will make it easier for people to travel to and from Chahuites. It will also help transport goods, like the famous Chahuites mangoes.
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See also
In Spanish: Chahuites para niños
