Hotevilla-Bacavi, Arizona facts for kids
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Hotevilla-Bacavi, Arizona
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 Hotevilla-Bacavi, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Hotevilla-Bacavi, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.76 sq mi (30.45 km2) |
| • Land | 11.75 sq mi (30.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,270 ft (1,910 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,001 |
| • Density | 85.18/sq mi (32.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86030
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-33945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408402 |
Hotevilla-Bacavi is a community in Navajo County, Arizona, USA. It is located on the Hopi Reservation. The community is also known as Third Mesa. Its name in the Hopi language is Hotvela-Paaqavi. In 2020, about 1,001 people lived there.
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History of Hotevilla-Bacavi
Hotevilla was founded in 1906. It was started by a group of Hopi people. They moved from a nearby village called Oraibi. This happened because of disagreements.
The disagreements were about new European influences. Some Hopi people did not want these changes. They wanted to keep their traditional ways. This event is known as the Oraibi Split.
Later, another group formed the village of Bacavi. Eventually, Hotevilla and Bacavi joined together. This created the unified community we know today.
A famous English writer, D. H. Lawrence, visited Hotevilla. He wrote about it in his book, Mornings in Mexico, in 1924.
Where is Hotevilla-Bacavi?
Hotevilla-Bacavi is located in Navajo County, Arizona. It is part of the Hopi Reservation. The community covers an area of about 11.9 square miles (30.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 767 | — | |
| 2010 | 957 | 24.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,001 | 4.6% | |
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The population of Hotevilla-Bacavi has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 767 people. By 2010, the population increased to 957. In 2020, 1,001 people lived in the community.
Most people in Hotevilla-Bacavi are Native Americans. In 2000, about 96% of the population was Native American. A small number of people were White.
Languages Spoken
Many people in Hotevilla-Bacavi speak the Hopi language. In 2000, about 79.4% of homes spoke Hopi. The rest of the homes, about 20.6%, spoke English.
Education
Students in Hotevilla-Bacavi attend schools in the Cedar Unified School District. White Cone High School serves the community.
Notable People
Some well-known people have come from Hotevilla-Bacavi:
- Charles Loloma (1921–1991), a famous Hopi jeweler.
- Helen Sekaquaptewa (1898-1990), a respected Hopi storyteller.
See also
In Spanish: Hotevilla-Bacavi para niños
