Canyon Day, Arizona facts for kids
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Canyon Day, Arizona
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Location in Gila County and the state of Arizona
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 Canyon Day, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.25 sq mi (13.61 km2) |
| • Land | 5.20 sq mi (13.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,205 |
| • Density | 231.91/sq mi (89.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85542
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-10040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0002435 |
Canyon Day (which is called Yangongai in the Western Apache language) is a special kind of community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. Canyon Day is located right on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 1,205 people lived there.
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Where is Canyon Day Located?
Canyon Day is in the eastern part of Gila County. It sits at these coordinates: 33°47′16″N 110°1′25″W / 33.78778°N 110.02361°W. To the east, it shares a border with Fort Apache, which is in Navajo County.
Getting Around Canyon Day
Arizona State Route 73 is a main road that goes through Canyon Day. If you travel northeast on this road, you'll reach Hondah or Indian Pine, which is about 24 miles away. If you go northwest, you'll find U.S. Route 60 near Carrizo, about 23 miles from Canyon Day.
Land and Water Around Canyon Day
Canyon Day covers a total area of about 5.25 square miles (13.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.20 square miles (13.46 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water. The White River flows along the southern edge of Canyon Day. This river flows west and eventually joins the Salt River.
Who Lives in Canyon Day?
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| 2020 | 1,205 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,092 people living in Canyon Day. Most of the people living here are Native American, making up about 98.5% of the population. A small number of residents are White or from other backgrounds.
Families and Ages
Many households in Canyon Day have children under 18 living with them. The community has a relatively young population. For example, a large portion of the residents are under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Canyon Day in 2000 was about 23 years old.
How to Get Around Canyon Day
The White Mountain Apache Tribe helps people get around by running a local bus service. It's called the Fort Apache Connection Transit. This service makes it easier for people to travel within the area.
See also
In Spanish: Canyon Day para niños
