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
Town
The town is located within the Municipality of Cusihuiriachi in Chihuahua
Cusihuiriachi Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 28°14′28″N 106°50′12″W
Country	Mexico
State	Chihuahua
Municipality	Cusihuiriachi
Elevation	2,017 m (6,617 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	63
Postal code	33240
Demonym	Cusihuiriachiteco

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.

Famous sons

• Salvador Zubirán, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, founder of the National Nutritional Institute.

References

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