Kaihon Kug, Arizona facts for kids
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Kaihon Kug, Arizona
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 Kaihon Kug, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Kaihon Kug, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-36710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 6588 |
Kaihon Kug, also known in the past as Old Quijotoa Well, is a small community located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It is called a "populated place" because people live there. It is also an "unincorporated area," which means it does not have its own local city government.
Discovering Kaihon Kug
Kaihon Kug was officially given its name by the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) in 1941. This board is a group that decides the official names for places in the United States. When they chose the name, there was some discussion about how to spell it correctly.
What's in a Name?
The name "Kaihon Kug" comes from the O'odham language. It means "box stands." The word kaihon actually comes from the Spanish word cajon, which also means "box." The BGN decided to use the O'odham spelling for Kaihon. They chose Kug instead of Kuk to avoid confusion with another O'odham word that means "cries."
Where is Kaihon Kug?
Kaihon Kug is located in Pima County, Arizona. It sits at an elevation of about 2,001 feet (610 meters) above sea level. This means it is quite high up compared to the ocean.
