Camargo, Chihuahua
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Santa Rosalía de Camargo, originally called Santa Rosalia, and now known as "Camargo City", is a city in the eastern part of the Mexican state
of Chihuahua. It serves as municipal seat of Camargo municipality
. It is a colonial town steeped in history. The Mission Santa Rosalía has a beautiful park. Camargo is within a short distance from a small pueblo called Chavira, now Chavira is another neighborhood of the city, and a short distance up the road to the old Precidio San Francisco de Conchos near Lake Boquilla and Lake Colina known as places for tourists to come especially in the summer season, as well as Los Filtros.
, Pancho Villa
also invaded Camargo. Other Native tribes such as the Apache Indians came down from the Ojinaga, Chihuahua region not far from El Paso
, and waged war against the Conchos Indians. Some used the Rio Grande as well as the Rio Conchos
to ride their horses into the region. The River provided water as a source supply for survival. The San Francisco de Conchos area was attacked by various tribes.
The region is known for agriculture, cattle, corn, pecan trees and its surrounding mountains. Camargo is ethnically diverse, but mostly of European origin, composed of Spanish, Basque, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Mennonites, South African Boers and Conchos Indians. The Tarahumara
Indians come into Camargo to sell goods to local people and they live throughout the region and up in the mountains.
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States of Mexico
The United Mexican States is a federal republic formed by 32 federal entities .According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign. Each state has their own congress and constitution, while the Federal District has only limited autonomy with a local Congress...
of Chihuahua. It serves as municipal seat of Camargo municipality
Municipalities of Mexico
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. It is a colonial town steeped in history. The Mission Santa Rosalía has a beautiful park. Camargo is within a short distance from a small pueblo called Chavira, now Chavira is another neighborhood of the city, and a short distance up the road to the old Precidio San Francisco de Conchos near Lake Boquilla and Lake Colina known as places for tourists to come especially in the summer season, as well as Los Filtros.
History
During the Spanish conquest of Mexico, the Spaniards came in and waged war against the Native Conchos Indians who lived there. During the Mexican RevolutionMexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...
, Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa
José Doroteo Arango Arámbula – better known by his pseudonym Francisco Villa or its hypocorism Pancho Villa – was one of the most prominent Mexican Revolutionary generals....
also invaded Camargo. Other Native tribes such as the Apache Indians came down from the Ojinaga, Chihuahua region not far from El Paso
El Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
, and waged war against the Conchos Indians. Some used the Rio Grande as well as the Rio Conchos
Rio Conchos
The Rio Conchos is a large river in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It joins the Río Bravo del Norte at the town of Ojinaga, Chihuahua.-Description:...
to ride their horses into the region. The River provided water as a source supply for survival. The San Francisco de Conchos area was attacked by various tribes.
The region is known for agriculture, cattle, corn, pecan trees and its surrounding mountains. Camargo is ethnically diverse, but mostly of European origin, composed of Spanish, Basque, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Mennonites, South African Boers and Conchos Indians. The Tarahumara
Tarahumara
The Rarámuri or Tarahumara are a Native American people of northwestern Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability...
Indians come into Camargo to sell goods to local people and they live throughout the region and up in the mountains.
Neighborhoods of Camargo
The Camargo's Municipality has 248 "Colonias" (neighborhoods) and "Zonas Conurbadas" which make the entire City.Population
The INEGI census of 2005 showed a population of 39,149 in the city of Santa Rosalía de Camargo, while Camargo municipality had a population of 47,209.Tourism
Tourism is a popular activity and a generating potential of currencies, because Camargo City and vicinity possesses a great number of natural attractions, the most popular being:- Colina lake With calm waters where one can practice different aquatic sports, as water skiing, jet skiing, and boating.
- "Ojo Caliente" Resort With thermal and sulphurous waters, located 4 km from Camargo.
- Los Filtros With birth of moderate templated waters, it is located to only 30 km from Camargo's city
- Presa la Boquilla is located to the southwest of the city, one of the most beautiful and interesting places of the region.
Interesting places to go
- Plaza Juarez (park)
- City Hall
- "Puerta de Camargo" monument
- Santa Rosalia Church
- Santuario Church
- "Acueducto" monumment
- Bicentenary Park
- Rancho El Floreno
Schools in Camargo City
| Name | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | Primary School | Public |
| Alonso N Urueta | Primary School | Public |
| Amado Nervo Institute | Kindergarten, Primary, Junior High School | Private |
| Antonio Casso | Kindergarten | Public |
| Arturo Armendariz Delgado | Kindergarten | Public |
| Benemérito de las Américas. ES-4 | Junior High School | Public |
| Benito Juárez | Primary School | Public |
| Bertha Von Glumer 1392 | Kindergarten | Public |
| Bini Re'e | Kindergarten | Public |
| CAMLE S.C. CENDI | Preschool | Private |
| Bilingual college Carmen Ibarra de Briseño | Kindergarten, Primary School | Private |
| CEDEX Cuitlahuac 3410 | Adult Education | Public |
| CENDI SEP.# 10 | Preschool | Public |
| Multiple Attention Center # 2 | Special Education | Public |
| Center of Technological and Industrial Services Baccalaureate # 143 | Technical High School | Public |
| Commercial Training Center | Adult Education | Private |
| Superior Studies Center of Camargo | University | Private |
| Chihuahua Schoolar Center | Adult Education, Work Training | Private |
| 20-30 Club | Kindergarten | Public |
| Cuitlahuac # 2334 | Primary School | Public |
| Division Del Norte Highschool | High School | Semi-Private |
| Edmundo Porras Fierro 2212 | Primary School | Public |
| Sexual Education | Adult Education, Work Training | Public |
| Enrique Laubscher | Kindergarten | Public |
| Infantile Stays Camargo Chihuahua Mexico | Preschool | Private |
| Infantile Stays Camargo A. C. 059 | Preschool | Private |
| Esther T. Castellanos #2230 | Primary School | Public |
| Faculty of Accountancy and Administration, Chihuahua's Autonomous University, Extension Camargo | University | Public Autonomous |
| Fernando Ahuatzin Reyes | Primary School | Public |
| Francisco I. Madero | Primary School | Public |
| Gregorio M. Solis | Primary School | Public |
| Hector de la Garza 2764 | Primary School | Public |
| Ignacia Rodriguez Lozoya | Primary School | Public |
| Ignacio Camargo 2039 | Primary School | Public |
| Institute of managerial computation Camargo | Adult Education, Work Training | Private |
| Irma Aceves de Galindo 2773 | Primary School | Public |
| Jaime Torres Bodet | Primary School | Public |
| Jesus Hilario Cardona Rodriguez | Adult Education, Secondary Grade | Public |
| Jose Refugio Mar de la Rosa | Primary School | Public |
| Jose Rosas Moreno | Kindergarten | Public |
| Lazaro Cardenas | Primary School | Public |
| María de Jesus Bejarano 2040 | Primary School | Public |
| Maria Curie | Primary school | Public |
| Maria del Refugio Hermosillo | Kindergarten | Public |
| Maria Montessori | Kindergarten | Public |
| Netzahualcoyotl | Primary School | Public |
| Niños Heroes 1364 | Primary School | Public |
| Aborigen School, (Ethnical school) | Kindergarten, Primary School | Public |
| Ramon Lopez Velarde | Kindergarten | Public |
| Salvador Martinez Prieto 1330 | Kindergarten | Public |
| State's Junior High School 3032 | Junior High School | Public |
| State's Junior High School 3063 | Junior High School | Public |
| Technical Secondary School #35 | Junior High School | Public |
| Tec Millenio University | University | Private |
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