Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua
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| Santa Bárbara | |
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  Santa Bárbara
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| Coordinates: 26°48′48″N 105°49′13″W / 26.81333°N 105.82028°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Santa Bárbara |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 8,673 |
Santa Bárbara is a city and seat of the municipality of Santa Bárbara, in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. As of 2005, the city had a total population of 8,673.[1]
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[edit] History
Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua, was first established by the Spanish conquistadors during the 16th century in Nueva España. During the rule of Francisco de Ibarra, governor and Commander-in-Chief, the town of Santa Barbara expanded to the north. In 1564, rebellious tribes appeared and a conqueror under de Ibarra, as known as Don Rodrigo, suppressed the defiant deeds of the people. On December 17, 1930, the town received its title City due to the Loyal Decree of Legislature.
[edit] Economy
This city produced crops such as walnuts, mesquites, junipers, acamos, gatuños, willows and madroños. The city's main fruits are peach, pear and apple. These products are being sold worldwide. The city also relies on natural minerals such as lead, silver, gold, zinc, fluorite and other minerals are abundant. Lead is the main mineral being produced in this city. The mines collectively occupy 7,180 hectares of the city.
[edit] Tourist Attractions
Tourists are attracted to caves, mountain ranges and other natural infrastructures of this city. The caves have ancient paintings on the cave walls made by early indigenous people who resided here long before the arrival of Spaniards.
[edit] References
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía. Principales resultados por localidad 2005 (ITER). Retrieved on October 19, 2008
