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Chiapuk, Arizona
Populated place
Chiapuk, Arizona is located in Arizona
Chiapuk, Arizona
Chiapuk, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Chiapuk, Arizona is located in the United States
Chiapuk, Arizona
Chiapuk, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Pinal
Elevation
1,909 ft (582 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s) 520
FIPS code 04-12510
GNIS feature ID 2806

Chiapuk is a place in Pinal County, Arizona, in the United States. It is also known by the names Copperopolis and Copperosity. This area is considered a "populated place," which means it's a location with people living there, but it might not be a formally organized town or city.

What's in a Name?

The Meaning of Chiapuk

The name Chiapuk comes from the O'odham language. In this language, "Chiapuk" means "spring." A spring is a natural place where water flows out from the ground. This suggests that the area might have had a natural water source.

Other Names: Copperopolis and Copperosity

Chiapuk has two other interesting names: Copperopolis and Copperosity. These names come from the nearby Copperosity Mine. A mine is a place where valuable minerals, like copper, are dug out of the earth.

During the late 1880s, the local post office was even called the Copperopolis Post Office. This shows how important mining was to the area at that time.

How High is Chiapuk?

Chiapuk is located at an elevation of about 1,909 feet (582 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean. Knowing the elevation helps us understand the landscape and climate of the area.

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