Cusihuiriachi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cusihuiriachi
Town
The town is located within the Municipality of Cusihuiriachi in Chihuahua
Cusihuiriachi Location in Mexico
Country	Mexico
State	Chihuahua
Municipality	Cusihuiriachi
Elevation	2,017 m (6,617 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	63
Postal code	33240
Demonym	Cusihuiriachiteco

Cusihuiriachi is a small town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is known for its history as a mining town. The name "Cusihuiriachi" comes from the Tarahumara language. It means "erect pole."

Today, Cusihuiriachi is almost a ghost town. This means very few people live there. It used to be much bigger. In 1900, about 1,755 people lived in the town. By 2005, the number dropped to just 75. The 2010 census showed only 63 residents. This big drop happened because the local silver mines closed down. The town still serves as the main center for the area around it.

Famous People from Cusihuiriachi

This town is the birthplace of some important people.

Salvador Zubirán

• Salvador Zubirán was a very important person in education and health. He was the head, or rector, of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. This is one of the biggest universities in Mexico. He also started the National Nutritional Institute. This institute helps people learn about healthy eating.

See also

In Spanish: Cusihuiriachi para niños