Chínipas de Almada is a town in the south-western portion of the

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, in the

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. It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Chínipas. The name honours Francisco R. Almada, a historian and two-time

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born in the town; the "de Almada" suffix was added by the State Congress on 17 June 1976, when Chínipas served as the

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for one day.

Demography

As of 2010, Chínipas de Almada had a population of 1,934, up from 1,398 as of 2005.

History

Chínipas was founded as a mission town by the

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and

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on 31 December 1626. They were both killed, and the mission destroyed, during a Native war against the Spaniards, specifically 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

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on the

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coast, transported by mule or donkey to

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and then by over the mountain on peoples backs. Richard Grant. ''God's Middle Finger''. 2008. Pages 170-73.

Geography

Climate

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chinipas De Almada Populated places in Chihuahua (state) Populated places established in 1626 1620s establishments in Mexico 1626 establishments in New Spain