Aldama is a

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and seat of the municipality of Aldama in the northern

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of Chihuahua. As of 2020, the city had a population of 22,568 inhabitants.

History

The city of Aldama dates from August 7, 1671, when Captain Pedro Cano de los Ríos established two sites for cattle raising. By 1717, the Franciscan friars established a mission called San Jerónimo there, to evangelize the local natives, known as '' conchos'' and ''

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Economy

Agriculture is the city's main economic activity. Commerce now plays an important role, offering products to residents and to people in transit between Chihuahua and

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. Many residents travel to Chihuahua city to work or study.

Infrastructure

Transportation

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is the main road through Aldama. It crosses Aldama from east to west, connecting it with Chihuahua,

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, and

, a port of entry to the

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. The segment between Aldama and Chihuahua is a toll-free four-lane highway.

Education

Aldama has public kindergarten, elementary schools, and middle schools provided by the federal government and state government. Students usually travel to the city of Chihuahua to continue with their university studies.

References

{{Authority control Populated places in Chihuahua (state) 1671 establishments in New Spain