El Zape facts for kids
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El Zape
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| Nickname(s):
Tierra de Cultura y Historia
(Land of Culture and History) |
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 El Zape
Location in Durango
El Zape
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Durango |
| Municipality | Guanaceví |
| Foundation | 1604 |
| Founded by | Juan Fonte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 65 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,960 m (6,430 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 6.34/km2 (16.42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
35440
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| Area code | 674 |
| Federal Highways |  |
El Zape is a small town nestled in the hills of Guanaceví Municipality in the state of Durango, located in northern Mexico. It's the third-largest town in Guanaceví and sits high up on the eastern side of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, about 1,960 meters (6,430 feet) above sea level. The postal code for El Zape is 35440.
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History of El Zape
Early Settlers and Founding
The area where El Zape is located was first home to the Tepehuán people. In the late 1500s, Spanish explorers found silver in Guanaceví. This discovery led many people to move to the region.
In 1596, a priest named Jeronimo Ramirez visited the Tepehuán settlement of El Zape. The next year, in 1597, he built a mission there called San Ignacio de El Zape. Later, in 1604, another priest named Juan Fonte officially founded the town of El Zape.
The Tepehuán Revolt
Life for the native people under Spanish rule was very difficult. These tough conditions led to a major uprising in 1616, known as the Tepehuán Revolt. During this revolt, the Tepehuán people attacked Spanish settlements.
The nearby town of Guanaceví helped El Zape by donating important supplies. They gave seeds, tools, and animals to the people of El Zape. During this time, the Jesuits (a religious group) worked harder to teach the children of El Zape about their faith. Children who read the Bible and went to church were considered very smart. The Tepehuán people also grew corn and sold it to nearby mines.
During the revolt, El Zape became a place where many lives were lost. This event was a sad and violent part of the town's history.
Climate
El Zape experiences a varied climate throughout the year. The warmest months are typically May and June, while the coolest months are December and January. The town receives a lot of rain, especially during the summer months from June to September. Snowfall can occur in the winter, particularly in January, February, and December.
| Climate data for El Zape, Durango | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 18.0 (64.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
27.0 (80.6) |
28.0 (82.4) |
28.0 (82.4) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
19.0 (66.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.0 (62.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
21.0 (69.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.0 (51.8) |
14.0 (57.2) |
16.0 (60.8) |
19.0 (66.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1.0 (30.2) |
1.0 (33.8) |
2.0 (35.6) |
4.0 (39.2) |
7.0 (44.6) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.0 (53.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
10.0 (50.0) |
6.0 (42.8) |
3.0 (37.4) |
0.0 (32.0) |
5.58 (42.04) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −5.0 (23.0) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
1.0 (33.8) |
4.0 (39.2) |
11.0 (51.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 14.8 (0.58) |
13.8 (0.54) |
10.7 (0.42) |
9.9 (0.39) |
30.5 (1.20) |
129.5 (5.10) |
283.3 (11.15) |
214.5 (8.44) |
233.6 (9.20) |
66.8 (2.63) |
33.0 (1.30) |
12.2 (0.48) |
1,052.6 (41.44) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 0.4 (0.2) |
1.6 (0.6) |
0.4 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.8 (0.7) |
4.2 (1.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 19.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | 25.0 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 130.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 15 |
| Source: World Weather Online | |||||||||||||
People of El Zape
In 2010, there were 139 homes in El Zape, with 433 people living there. By 2020, the number of homes remained 139, but the population had slightly decreased to 412 residents.
Religion
Most people in El Zape are Catholic. The main church in the town is called Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción.
See also
In Spanish: El Zape para niños
