Concept

Bapchule, Arizona

Summary
Bapchule (O'odham language: Pi:pchul) is an unincorporated community just west of South Chandler, 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 , and it is located at . Although Bapchule is unincorporated, it has a post office (P.O. Boxes only) with the ZIP code of 85121. Bapchule's population was estimated as 100 in the 1960 census. 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. 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.
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