Cusihuiriachi Explained

Cusihuiriachi
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Mexico
Pushpin Label Position:above
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Mexico
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mexico
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Chihuahua
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Cusihuiriachi
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:63
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:28.2411°N -106.8367°W
Elevation M:2017
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:33240
Blank Name:Demonym
Blank Info:Cusihuiriachiteco

Cusihuiriachi is a town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Although it is now practically a ghost town, it serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. "Cusihuiriachi" is a Tarahumara word meaning "erect pole".[1]

Cusihuiriachi's population has fallen dramatically over the past century, from 1,755 in 1900 to 75 in 2005. By the 2010 census, it was down to 63.[2] This was largely due to the closure of the local silver mines.

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/chihuahua/Mpios/08018a.htm Cusihuiriachi
  2. http://mapserver.inegi.org.mx/mgn2k/?s=geo&c=1223 2010 census tables: INEGI