San Buenaventura, Chihuahua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Buenaventura
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City
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"El Valle"
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| Motto(s):
"TIERRA BUENA, RAZA NOBLE"
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Municipality of Buenaventura in Chihuahua
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 San Buenaventura
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Buenaventura |
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| • Total | 8,938.29 km2 (3,451.09 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 6,957 |
| Demonym | Buenaventurense or Vallero |
| Patron saint's day | 14 July |
| Website | http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/chihuahua/Mpios/08010a.htm |
San Buenaventura is a city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is named after Saint Bonaventure. This city is the main town, also called the "municipal seat," for the Buenaventura Municipality. This means it's where the local government for the area is located.
In 2010, about 6,957 people lived in the municipality. This was a decrease from 9,402 people in 2005.
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Founding the Settlement
The city of San Buenaventura has a long history. It was first settled in 1660. Two important people, Capitán Juan de Munguía and Villela, along with Fr. Gerónimo de Birues, helped start the community.
They called it "The Valley of San Buenaventura." They worked with the local Chinarra and Suma people to establish this new place.
Who Lives There?
Most of the people living in San Buenaventura are Mestizo. This means they have a mixed heritage. Their ancestors include the early Spanish settlers and the native Chinarra and Suma people.
See also
In Spanish: San Buenaventura (Chihuahua) for kids
