Bapchule, Arizona

Bapchule (O'odham language: Pi:pchul) is an unincorporated community in Pinal and Maricopa counties, Arizona, United States.

[2] It lies in the Gila River Indian Community, south of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

[3] The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail encompasses the Maricopa and Pinal counties within the central southern geography of Arizona.

[4] Bapchule is the location of the death of Ira Hayes, renowned for his exploits at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

[5] This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure.