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Chuichu, Arizona
O'odham: Ce:co
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Location of Chuichu in Pinal County, Arizona.
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 Chuichu, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.87 sq mi (17.79 km2) |
| • Land | 6.87 sq mi (17.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 240 |
| • Density | 34.93/sq mi (13.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
85193
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-13190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0002910 |
Chuichu is a small community in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. Its name in the O'odham is Ce:co, which means "Many Caves." It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the government for collecting statistics, but it is not a formally organized city or town.
In 2020, the population of Chuichu was 240 people. It is the most northern traditional village on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation.
Where is Chuichu Located?
Chuichu is found in Arizona at these coordinates: 32.744825 degrees North and 111.797906 degrees West.
The area of Chuichu is about 17.79 square kilometers (or 6.87 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Chuichu?
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| 2020 | 240 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 240 people living in Chuichu. These people lived in 82 households, and 65 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Chuichu are Native American. About 98% of the population identifies as Native American. A small number, about 1%, are White. Another 1% are from two or more races. About 6% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Chuichu have children. About 44% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people. The average family had about 4.3 people.
The population in Chuichu is quite young. About 40% of the people are under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 24 years.
Notable Person from Chuichu
- Augustine Lopez was an important leader from Chuichu. He served as the tribal chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation. This means he was a main leader for the Tohono O'odham people.
See also
In Spanish: Chuichu para niños
