Santa Eulalia is a

town A town is a human settlement. Towns are generally larger than villages and smaller than cities, though the criteria to distinguish between them vary considerably in different parts of the world. Origin and use The word "town" shares an or ...

and seat of the municipality of Aquiles Serdán, in the northern

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of Chihuahua. In 2010, the town had a population of 7,135, up from 2,089 in 2005. Founded in 1652 by Diego del Castillo, it is one of the oldest settlements in the state. Mining began in the Santa Eulalia Mining District in the early 18th century. Early production was primarily silver. More recently, the mines have produced zinc and lead. Production has been intermittent since the 1990s.Mexican Mining Rail Excursion
''Mining Engineering'', 1982

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Populated places in Chihuahua (state) Populated places established in 1652 1652 establishments in New Spain {{Chihuahua-geo-stub