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Kupk, Arizona
Kupk, Arizona is located in Arizona
Kupk, Arizona
Kupk, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Kupk, Arizona is located in the United States
Kupk, Arizona
Kupk, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Pima
Elevation
1,844 ft (562 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s) 520
FIPS code 04-39070
GNIS feature ID 24488

Kupk is a small place located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's not a big city or town, but rather a "populated place" on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. This means it's an area where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city would. Kupk sits high up, about 1,844 feet (562 meters) above sea level.

What is Kupk?

Kupk is known as a populated place. This means it's an area where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government. These types of places are sometimes called unincorporated areas. They are usually governed by the county they are in, which for Kupk is Pima County.

Location and Meaning

Kupk is located within the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. This reservation is a special area of land set aside for the Tohono O'odham people. The name Kupk comes from the Tohono O'odham language. The word ku:pik means "dam" or "dike." This suggests that there might have been a dam or a similar structure in the area long ago.

How High is Kupk?

Kupk is quite high up! Its elevation is about 1,844 feet (which is about 562 meters) above sea level. This means it's located in an elevated area, often found in desert regions like Arizona.

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