Guachochi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guachochi
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 Guachochi
Location in Chihuahua
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Guachochi |
| Official Website | http://www.guachochi.com.mx |
| Founded | Mid-18th century |
| Elevation | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,513 |
| Postal code |
33180
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| Area code(s) | 649 |
| Demonym | Guachochiteco |
Guachochi is a city located in the southwestern part of Chihuahua, a state in Mexico. It is the main town for the larger area known as the Guachochi municipality.
In 2010, about 14,513 people lived in the city of Guachochi. This was an increase from the 12,385 people who lived there in 2005.
About the Guachochi Municipality
The area around the city is also called Guachochi. It is one of the 67 municipalities (like a county) in northern Mexico. The city of Guachochi is the main center of this municipality. The entire municipality covers an area of about 4,340 square kilometers.
The Guachochi municipality was officially created on December 31, 1962. It was formed from parts of the Batopilas municipality.
In 2010, the total population of the Guachochi municipality was 49,689 people. This was more than the 45,881 people living there in 2005. Besides the city of Guachochi, the municipality has many smaller communities. One of the largest rural communities is Samachique, which had 1,241 residents in 2010.
Here are some of the larger communities in the municipality:
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| Guachochi | 12,385 |
| Samachique | 1,115 |
| Norogachi | 752 |
| Rocheachi | 729 |
| Total Municipality | 45,881 |
History of Guachochi
Guachochi was first settled by Jesuit missionaries in the middle of the 18th century. They established it as a mission. The original mission buildings are no longer standing today.
In 1952, when Guachochi was still a small village, it was chosen as one of the first places for the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INI) to set up a center for indigenous communities. Guachochi is also the main location for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tarahumara.
The area around Guachochi is full of history. You can still find old Jesuit buildings in several nearby communities. For example, the temple of Our Lady of Loreto in Yoquivo and the temple of Our Lady of Pilar in Norogachi are places where these historic buildings are preserved.
Local Media
Guachochi has its own community radio station called XETAR-AM. This station is run by the government. It broadcasts to the local area in three languages: Spanish, Rarámuri, and Tepehuano. This helps connect with different communities in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Guachochi para niños
