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Klagetoh, Arizona
Klagetoh, Arizona is located in Arizona
Klagetoh, Arizona
Klagetoh, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Klagetoh, Arizona is located in the United States
Klagetoh, Arizona
Klagetoh, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Apache
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,437 ft (1,962 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 181
 • Density 540.30/sq mi (208.72/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
86505
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-38250
GNIS feature ID 2582807

Klagetoh is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.

History

Missionaries transcribed “Łeeyi’ tó” as Klagetoh. “Łeeyi’ tó” translates as underground water which is now an abandoned well. It was the first well to be developed and used by the community. The abandoned well is located approximately ⅛ of a mile east of the Red Mesa Store.

The people who pioneered Klagetoh itself are not remembered, at least by name. The Anasazi had a thriving settlement here once, perhaps with almost as many residents as the 6,000-person chapter boasts today.

Rug

Navajo rugs from the Klagetoh area are among the most popular because of their bold clear cut designs. The Klagetoh weaving is distinguished by strong central design motifs, complex bordering, and a combination of grey, black, white, and red yarns. It is very similar to the Ganado rugs, but with a predominantly gray background instead of the Ganado's red.

Music

..... The Klagetoh Maiden Singers are Joycetta Bonnie, Rose M. Bonnie, Winnie Bonnie, Marie E. Brown, and Bertha Johnson. .....

Major clans

Tódich'iinii, Áshįįhí, Tsi'najinii, Tsénjikiinii, Tabaaha, Bitahnnii, Totsonii. Many Klagetoh residents have both Tsin'najinii and Tsenjikiinii in their lineage.

Notable people

  • Annie Dodge Wauneka (1910–1997) – member of the Navajo Nation Council.
  • Albert A. Hale (1950–2021) – attorney and Democratic politician.
  • Albert Tom – member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2005 through 2009.

Geography

Klagetoh is located at 35°30′07″N 109°31′41″W / 35.50194°N 109.52806°W / 35.50194; -109.52806 along U.S. Route 191, about 14 miles (23 km) south of Ganado and 23 miles (37 km) north of Chambers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.87 km2), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Klagetoh has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.


Education

It is in the Ganado Unified School District, which operates Ganado High School.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 242
2020 181 −25.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Klagetoh para niños

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