Acoma Indian Reservation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Acoma Indian Reservation
Áakʼu
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Houses at Acoma Pueblo, 1941. Photo by Ansel Adams
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Location of Acoma Indian Reservation
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The Pueblo of Acoma (called Áakʼu in their own language) is a special area of land. It is an Indian reservation that belongs to the Acoma Pueblo people. This land is located in parts of Cibola, Socorro, and Catron counties in New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States.
The Acoma reservation covers a large area, about 595 square miles (1,541 square kilometers). To its east, it shares a border with the Laguna Indian Reservation. It is also close to El Malpais National Monument to the west.
About 6,000 people are members of the Acoma tribe. According to a count done in 2000, 2,802 people lived on the reservation's lands at that time.
Acoma Pueblo: Sky City
The Acoma Pueblo is the most important part of the reservation. It is known as one of the oldest places in the United States where people have lived continuously for a very long time. It is often called "Sky City" because it sits on top of a tall mesa.
Communities on the Reservation
Several smaller communities are located within the Acoma Indian Reservation. These are places where tribal members live and work.
