Del Muerto, Arizona facts for kids
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Del Muerto, Arizona
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 Del Muerto, Arizona
Location in Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,477 ft (1,974 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 216.99/sq mi (83.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
86503
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-18490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582771 |
Del Muerto is a small community located in Apache County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines just for counting people and collecting information. In 2010, about 329 people lived in Del Muerto. By 2020, the population was 258.
Where is Del Muerto?
Del Muerto is found in Arizona. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) east of a town called Chinle. The community is also very close, within 2 miles (3.2 kilometers), to the northern edge of Canyon del Muerto. This canyon is a branch of the famous Canyon de Chelly.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schools in Del Muerto
Students who live in Del Muerto attend schools that are part of the Chinle Unified School District. This school district also runs Chinle High School, which is a high school for older students.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Del Muerto has changed over time. In 2010, there were 329 residents. By the year 2020, the population was counted as 258 people.
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| 2020 | 258 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Del Muerto para niños
