Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua facts for kids
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Cuauhtémoc
San Antonio de los Arenales
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     From up to down and left to right: Cathedral of San Antonio, Main Plaza Kiosko, Cuauhtémoc City Hall, Train Station, Statue of Cuauhtémoc
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 Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality (Mexico) | Cuauhtémoc |
| Foundation | January 9, 1948 |
| Elevation | 2,060 m (6,760 ft) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 168,482 |
| • Demonym | Cuauhtemense |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Climate | BSk |
Cuauhtémoc (pronounced kwaw-TEM-ok) is a city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It's located in the west-central part of the state. This city is the main town for the Cuauhtémoc municipality. It sits about 103 kilometers (64 miles) west of Chihuahua City, the state capital.
In 2015, Cuauhtémoc had a population of 168,482 people. The city recognizes three official languages: Spanish, English, and Plautdietsch (a language spoken by Mennonites).
Cuauhtémoc grew a lot after Mennonites moved to the area in the 1920s. For them, the city became a key place to shop. By the 1950s, the city had good connections to Chihuahua City through a railroad, a highway, and a bus line.
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Discovering Cuauhtémoc's Environment
What is Cuauhtémoc's Climate Like?
Cuauhtémoc has a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but its high elevation makes it a bit cooler.
- Winters: Days are cool and sunny, with temperatures around 15.6°C (60°F) in January. Nights are cold and often drop below freezing. The city usually gets one or two snowfalls each year.
- Summers: These are warm, with June being the hottest month. Average high temperatures reach about 29.5°C (85°F). Most of the rain falls during summer, which is known as the monsoon season.
The highest temperature ever recorded was 40.0°C (104°F) on June 9, 1995. The lowest was -18°C (-0.4°F) on December 30, 1975.
| Climate data for Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 27.0 (80.6) |
28.0 (82.4) |
33.0 (91.4) |
36.0 (96.8) |
38.0 (100.4) |
40.0 (104.0) |
38.5 (101.3) |
37.0 (98.6) |
36.0 (96.8) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.5 (88.7) |
29.0 (84.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 15.6 (60.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
26.4 (79.5) |
29.5 (85.1) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.2 (79.2) |
24.8 (76.6) |
22.8 (73.0) |
19.2 (66.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
22.5 (72.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.9 (42.6) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.5 (49.1) |
12.9 (55.2) |
15.8 (60.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.6 (65.5) |
16.7 (62.1) |
12.7 (54.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
6.7 (44.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −3.8 (25.2) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
2.0 (35.6) |
5.2 (41.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.9 (51.6) |
8.6 (47.5) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −17.0 (1.4) |
−16.0 (3.2) |
−12.0 (10.4) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−12.0 (10.4) |
−18.0 (−0.4) |
−18.0 (−0.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 11.4 (0.45) |
2.6 (0.10) |
7.2 (0.28) |
7.7 (0.30) |
16.5 (0.65) |
44.4 (1.75) |
107.7 (4.24) |
117.4 (4.62) |
89.8 (3.54) |
31.7 (1.25) |
9.6 (0.38) |
9.3 (0.37) |
455.3 (17.93) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 7.2 | 14.3 | 14.1 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 62.1 |
| Average snowy days | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 1.70 |
| Source 1: Servicio Meteorológico National | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Colegio de Postgraduados (snowy days) | |||||||||||||
How People Travel in Cuauhtémoc
Cuauhtémoc has important roads and train lines that connect it to other places.
- Highways: In 1986, a four-lane highway was built, linking Cuauhtémoc to Chihuahua City. Other highways connect the city to nearby towns and even to Mennonite colonies to the north. There's also a highway planned to go all the way to Mexico's west coast!
- Train: Cuauhtémoc is a stop on the Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico train. This train connects Chihuahua City with famous places like Copper Canyon and Los Mochis.
| Preceding station | Ferromex | Following station | ||
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| La Junta
toward Los Mochis
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Chepe Regional | Chihuahua
Terminus
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| Preceding station |  Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México |
Following station | ||
| Casa Colorada
toward Topolobampo
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El Chepe | Anahuac
toward Ojinaga
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Cuauhtémoc's Economy: How the City Makes Money
Cuauhtémoc's economy has grown a lot thanks to a few key industries.
- Apple Industry: The apple business has been a huge part of the city's growth. Large apple companies like Grupo La Norteñita are based here.
- Other Industries: Since the mid-1980s, more industries from other countries have moved to Cuauhtémoc. This has brought many new people to the city.
- Services: Because of this growth, there are many doctors, dentists, and lawyers in Cuauhtémoc. The city also has many schools, from elementary to technology schools. There's even an agricultural school connected to the University of Chihuahua.
The Mennonite Community in Cuauhtémoc
The area around Cuauhtémoc is home to about 50,000 Plautdietsch-speaking Mennonites. They live in several colonies mostly north of the city, such as Manitoba Colony and Santa Rita Colony.
The Mennonites first settled in the San Antonio Valley in 1922. Their arrival helped the city grow. Even though the city itself has almost no Mennonites living in it, they come to Cuauhtémoc often. You'll see many Mennonites in the streets and banks, especially on Monday mornings. Cuauhtémoc is the most important shopping center for the Old Colony Mennonites in Chihuahua.
Mennonites have also built important businesses in the area. These include a large cheese factory, a slaughterhouse, and an ice plant. In 1947, the Mennonite Central Committee set up a service center in Cuauhtémoc. This center provided health services and helped with education for German-speaking children.
Cuauhtémoc was also the first city to build a home for senior citizens that was run by the government. The first person in charge of this home was a Mennonite woman named Maria Giesbrecht.
See Also
In Spanish: Cuauhtémoc (Chihuahua) para niños
