Ligurta, Arizona facts for kids
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Ligurta, Arizona
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Ligurta Station
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 Ligurta, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Ligurta, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yuma |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-40980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24494 |
Ligurta is a small, populated place in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It's not a big city, but a quiet area where people live. It sits about 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level.
Ligurta is found in the Dome Valley, which is south of the Gila River. It started as a railroad station around 1880. This station was part of the important Sunset Route railway line.
Where is Ligurta Located?
Ligurta is in the southwestern part of Arizona. It is part of Yuma County. The area is known for its desert landscape and the Gila River nearby.
How Ligurta Got Its Name
The name Ligurta might come from the Spanish word lagarto. This word means "lizard" in English. It's possible the area had many lizards, leading to this interesting name!
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