Hano, Arizona facts for kids
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Hano, Arizona
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 Hano, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Hano, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Elevation | 6,211 ft (1,893 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-31040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 5545 |
Hano is a small community located in Navajo County, Arizona, in the United States. It is part of the First Mesa area and sits within the Hopi Reservation.
You can find Hano on the southern end of First Mesa. It is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) west of another community called Polacca.
The History of Hano Village
This village was settled by the Hopi-Tewa people. They are a group of Tewa people who came to this area in the early 1600s. They built their homes on First Mesa.
What Does the Name Hano Mean?
Over time, this village has been known by many different names. Some of these names include Ha-no-me, Hanoki, Janogualpa, and Tewa.
In 1915, the official name chosen by the Board on Geographic Names was Tegua. However, they changed their decision in 1989 to the name we use today, Hano. The word Hano comes from the Hopi language and means "eastern people."
