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Parral, Chihuahua
- For other uses of this name, see Parral.
Parral is a town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, 220 km away from the state capital Chihuahua, Chih. Its population is approximately 90,000.
Founded in 1631 by Juan Rangel de Biesma, it was once a bustling center for silver mining. After the end of the silver mining boom, Parral was almost completely abandoned in the early 1930s (although the surrounding district continues to be mined for silver and base metals). It is now a small city mainly dedicated to commerce.
It is noted as the place of death of several historical figures:
- Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa was assassinated there on July 20, 1923, and was initially buried there.
- Border ruffian "Dirty" Dave Rudabaugh (sometime friend and foe of Billy the Kid).
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