Chínipas de Almada
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Chínipas de Almada is a town in the south-western portion of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, in the Sierra Madre Occidental
. It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Chínipas
.
The name honours Francisco R. Almada
, a historian and two-time governor of Chihuahua
born in the town; the "de Almada" suffix was added by the State Congress on 17 June 1976, when Chínipas served as the state capital for one day.
In the 2005 INEGI Census, the reported a total population of 1,398.
Chínipas was founded as a mission town by the Jesuits
Pedro Juan Castini and Julio Pascual on 31 December 1626. They were both killed, and the mission destroyed, in a native uprising on 1 February 1632. The mission was rebuilt, slightly down-stream, in 1676.
Gold was found locally in 1798, which led to the towns rapid expansion with European settlers in the late 19th century. Well known local family names include Piero, Sarracino the Santinis from Italy, Balderrama from Spain, the Schultzes from Germany, the Russos from Sicily, the O'Leary's from Ireland (now spelled Alire), the Bridge's from England (now spelled Breach) and the Willis' from England (now spelled Villis). The largest mine was called the Palmarejo and was British owned. The equipment was manufactured in England, shipped to Guaymas
on the Sonora
coast, transported by mule or donkey to San Bernardo, Sonora
and then by over the mountain on peoples backs.
Sierra Madre Occidental
The Sierra Madre Occidental is a mountain range in western Mexico.-Setting:The range runs north to south, from just south of the Sonora–Arizona border southeast through eastern Sonora, western Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Durango, Zacatecas, Nayarit, Jalisco, Aguascalientes to Guanajuato, where it joins...
. It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Chínipas
Chínipas (municipality)
Chínipas is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Chínipas de Almada. The municipality covers an area of 2,278.9 km².As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 7,233....
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The name honours Francisco R. Almada
Francisco R. Almada
Francisco R. Almada was a Mexican teacher, investigator, historian and politician. He served as governor of the state of Chihuahua on two occasions.-Pedagogic career:...
, a historian and two-time governor of Chihuahua
Governor of Chihuahua
According to the Political Constitution of the Free and Sovereign State of Chihuahua, Executive Power in that Mexican state resides with a single individual, the Constitutional Governor of the Free and Sovereign State of Chihuahua, who is chosen for a period of six years and cannot for any reason...
born in the town; the "de Almada" suffix was added by the State Congress on 17 June 1976, when Chínipas served as the state capital for one day.
In the 2005 INEGI Census, the reported a total population of 1,398.
Chínipas was founded as a mission town by the Jesuits
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
Pedro Juan Castini and Julio Pascual on 31 December 1626. They were both killed, and the mission destroyed, in a native uprising on 1 February 1632. The mission was rebuilt, slightly down-stream, in 1676.
Gold was found locally in 1798, which led to the towns rapid expansion with European settlers in the late 19th century. Well known local family names include Piero, Sarracino the Santinis from Italy, Balderrama from Spain, the Schultzes from Germany, the Russos from Sicily, the O'Leary's from Ireland (now spelled Alire), the Bridge's from England (now spelled Breach) and the Willis' from England (now spelled Villis). The largest mine was called the Palmarejo and was British owned. The equipment was manufactured in England, shipped to Guaymas
Guaymas
Guaymas is a city and municipality located in the southwest part of the state of Sonora in northwestern Mexico. The city is located 117 km south of the state capital of Hermosillo, and 242 miles from the U.S. border, and is the principal port for the state. The municipality is located in the...
on the Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
coast, transported by mule or donkey to San Bernardo, Sonora
San Bernardo, Sonora
San Bernardo is a village in Sonora, Mexico....
and then by over the mountain on peoples backs.