Fort Apache, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fort Apache, Arizona
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Commanding Officer's Quarters
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Location of Fort Apache in Navajo County, Arizona.
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 Fort Apache, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Fort Apache, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 143 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
85926
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582784 |
Fort Apache (which is called Tłʼog Hagai in the Apache language) is a small community in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it's governed by the county or state.
The community of Fort Apache includes parts of the old U.S. Cavalry post, which was a military base. This area is now part of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. This reservation is the home of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Fort Apache is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Canyon Day. It also has its own post office with the ZIP code 85926.
People Living in Fort Apache
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| 2010 | 143 | — | |
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In 2010, a count of the population showed that 143 people lived in Fort Apache. These people lived in 46 different homes. There were 36 families among them.
Weather and Climate
Fort Apache has a special kind of weather. It has warm, but not super hot, and dry summers. The average monthly temperatures don't go above 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is known as a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." It means the area gets mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Getting Around
The White Mountain Apache Tribe helps people get around Fort Apache. They run a local bus service called the Fort Apache Connection Transit. This makes it easier for people to travel within the community.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Apache (Arizona) para niños
