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Kaka, Arizona
O'odham: Gagka
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Location in Maricopa County, Arizona
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 Kaka, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Kaka, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 167.00/sq mi (64.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-36780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582804 |
Kaka is a small community in Arizona, United States. It is located in Maricopa County. This area is part of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The name Kaka comes from the O'odham word Gagka, which means "A Clearing."
In 2020, the population of Kaka was 83 people. This number was lower than the 141 people counted in 2010. Kaka is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for census purposes, but it is not an officially incorporated town or city.
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About the Name Kaka
The name Kaka has often been mentioned on lists of unusual place names. This is because its sound can be surprising to some people. However, its original meaning in the O'odham language is simply "A Clearing."
Where is Kaka Located?
Kaka is found in the very southern part of Maricopa County. It is quite close to the border of Pima County.
- It is about 88 miles (142 km) south-southwest of Phoenix.
- It is about 106 miles (171 km) west-northwest of Tucson.
- It is also about 67 miles (108 km) northeast of the Mexican border. The closest border crossing is at Lukeville.
People Living in Kaka
The 2020 census counted 83 people living in Kaka. There were 28 households in the community.
Income and Population Details
The average household income in Kaka was $39,573. The income per person was $13,965.
The census of 2010 showed that 141 people lived in Kaka. The population density was about 545 people per square mile (210 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Kaka are Native American. In 2010, 99% of the population identified as Native American. About 1% identified as another race. Around 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 141 | — | |
| 2020 | 83 | −41.1% | |
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See also
- In Spanish: Kaka (Arizona) para niños
