Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Eulalia
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Town
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 Santa Eulalia
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Aquiles Serdán |
| Founded | 1652 |
| Elevation | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,135 |
| Area code(s) | 614 |
| Demonym | Santaeulaliense |
Santa Eulalia is a town in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is the main town, also called the "seat," of the Aquiles Serdán municipality.
In 2010, about 7,135 people lived in Santa Eulalia. This was a big jump from 2,089 people in 2005.
History of Santa Eulalia
Santa Eulalia was founded a very long time ago, in 1652. A person named Diego del Castillo started the town. It is one of the oldest settlements in the entire state of Chihuahua.
Mining in Santa Eulalia
Mining began in the Santa Eulalia area in the early 1700s. At first, the mines mostly produced silver. Silver is a valuable metal often used for jewelry and coins.
More recently, the mines have also produced zinc and lead. Zinc is used in batteries and to protect other metals. Lead is used in many things, but its use has decreased because it can be harmful.
Since the 1990s, mining production in Santa Eulalia has stopped and started again many times. This means it has been "intermittent."
See also
In Spanish: Santa Eulalia (Chihuahua) para niños
