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Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua

Santa Eulalia
Town
Santa Eulalia is located in Mexico
Santa Eulalia
Santa Eulalia
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 28°35′38″N 105°53′16″W / 28.59389°N 105.88778°W / 28.59389; -105.88778Coordinates: 28°35′38″N 105°53′16″W / 28.59389°N 105.88778°W / 28.59389; -105.88778
Country  Mexico
State Chihuahua
Municipality Aquiles Serdán
Founded 1652
Elevation 1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Population (2010)
 • Total 7,135
Area code(s) 614
Demonym Santaeulaliense

Santa Eulalia is a town and seat of the municipality of Aquiles Serdán, in the northern Mexican state 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.




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