Valle de Zaragoza is a settlement in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Valle de Zaragoza

Valle de Zaragoza (municipality)

Valle de Zaragoza is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Valle de Zaragoza.As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 4,341.-Towns and villages:...

. Ranchera singer Francisco Avitia

Francisco Avitia

Francisco Avitia Tapia, also known as El Charro Avitia, was a Mexican actor and singer. Born on May 13, 1915 in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua; Avitia is known for songs such as "Maquina 501" and "Caballo alazán lucero". He also acted in films as Primero soy mexicano and El zurdo...

 was born in Valle de Zaragoza.

In the 2005 INEGI Census, the municipality reported a total population of 4,341, with 1,871 of those living in the municipal seat.

History

Valle de Zaragoza was founded on 10 December 1780, as Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Conchos; it later became known as Pilar de Conchos.
Its current name, given to it on 28 April 1864, honours General Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín was a general in the Mexican army, best known for defeating invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 ....

 and his defeat of the French in the Battle of Puebla

Battle of Puebla

The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862 near the city of Puebla during the French intervention in Mexico. The battle ended in a victory for the Mexican Army over the occupying French forces...

of 5 May 1862.