Artesa, Arizona facts for kids
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Artesa, Arizona
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Populated place
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 Artesa, Arizona
Location in Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP codes |
85634
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-04230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24310 |
Artesa is a small village located in Pima County, Arizona. It is part of the Tohono O'odham Nation (formerly known as the Papago Indian Reservation). The village is found near the Baboquivari Peak Wilderness.
About Artesa Village
Artesa was started around the year 1907. It sits at an elevation of about 2,477 feet (755 m) above sea level. This means it is quite high up in the mountains.
The Traditional Name of Artesa
The traditional name for Artesa is Kumkachutz Wawasit or Komoktetuvávosit. In the O'odham language, this special name means "Where the turtle was caught." The O'odham people are the native people who live in this area.
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