Aneth, Utah facts for kids
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Aneth, Utah
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Aneth Chapter House
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Location in San Juan County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km2) |
| • Land | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,590 ft (1,400 m) |
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| • Total | 598 |
| • Density | 52.4/sq mi (20.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84510
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-01530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407743 |
Aneth (which is called Navajo: Tʼáá Bííchʼį́įdii in the Navajo language) is a small community in San Juan County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people.
In the year 2000, about 598 people lived in Aneth. The exact meaning of the name Aneth is not fully known.
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Where is Aneth Located?
Aneth is in the state of Utah. It covers an area of about 11.7 square miles (30.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Who Lives in Aneth?
In 2000, there were 598 people living in Aneth. Most people in Aneth are Native American. A very small number of people are White or African American.
Many families in Aneth have children under 18 living at home. The average family size is about 4 to 5 people. The median age of people in Aneth was 23 years old in 2000. This means half the people were younger than 23 and half were older.
Languages Spoken in Aneth
Most people in Aneth speak the Navajo language at home. About 84% of people speak Navajo. The rest, about 16%, speak English at home.
Aneth's History
The Navajo name for Aneth, Tʼáá Bííchʼį́įdii, has an interesting story. It was the nickname for a store owner named J.B. Tanner. He ran a trading post in Aneth. The nickname means "just like a devil" in Navajo. People gave him this name because they thought his business practices were unfair. He also worked in another town, so both places got the same nickname.
Learning in Aneth
Children in Aneth go to Montezuma Creek Elementary School. This school is part of the San Juan School District. In 2017, the school offered higher salaries to experienced teachers. This was to encourage good teachers to work there.
See also
In Spanish: Aneth para niños
