Hickiwan, Arizona facts for kids
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Hickiwan, Arizona
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 Hickiwan, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Hickiwan, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Tribe |  Tohono O'odham Nation |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,198 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-32650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 5752 |
Hickiwan is a small community located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a "populated place," which means it's an area where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
About Hickiwan
This community is part of the Tohono O'odham Nation, a Native American tribe. Hickiwan is about 2,198 feet (670 m) (which is about 670 meters) above the level of the sea. This measurement is called its elevation.
What's in a Name?
Hickiwan has had many different names over time! Some of these names include Hikibon, Hikiro, Hikjorn, Hikuwan, Jiquibo, Kokuli, Milpitas, Perigua, Periqua, and Tachitoa. In 1941, the Board on Geographic Names officially decided that the name would be Hickiwan. This board helps make sure places have clear, official names.
Vaya Chin: A Special Place
Within Hickiwan, there's a place called Vaya Chin. In the 1930s, people also called it "South Well." The name "Vaya Chin" comes from the O'odham language, which is spoken by the Tohono O'odham people. In their language, vaya chin means "well's mouth."
