Bapchule, Arizona

Bapchule (O'odham language: Pi:pchul) is an unincorporated community in Pinal and Maricopa counties, Arizona, United States. It lies in the Gila River Indian Community, south of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Most of Bapchule is located in Pinal County, while a portion of it in the north is in Maricopa County. Its elevation is 1,197 feet (365 m), and it is located at 33°08′11″N 111°52′23″W.[1] Although Bapchule is unincorporated, it has a post office (P.O. Boxes only) with the ZIP code of 85121.[2]

1904 map of what is now Gila River Indian Community

History

Bapchule's population was estimated as 100 in the 1960 census.[3]

Bapchule is the location of the death of Ira Hayes, renowned for his exploits during the invasion of Iwo Jima in World War II. He was one of the Marines in the famous picture Raising the American Flag on Mount Suribachi.

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bapchule has a desert climate, abbreviated "BWh" on climate maps.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bapchule, Arizona
  2. "Bapchule ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. "Arizona". World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. A. Chicago: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation. 1960. p. 557.
  4. Climate Summary for Bapchule, Arizona
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