Makgum Havoka, Arizona facts for kids
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Makgum Havoka, Arizona
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 Makgum Havoka, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Makgum Havoka, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 1,863 ft (890 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-33420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24504 |
Makgum Havoka, also called Makumivooka, is a small community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It's not an official city or town, but a "populated place" where people live.
This community is located on the San Xavier Indian Reservation. It sits about 1,863 feet (568 m) above sea level, which is quite high up!
What's in a Name? The Story of Makgum Havoka
The name Makgum Havoka comes from the O'odham language. The O'odham people are a Native American group who have lived in this area for a very long time.
- Makgum means "caterpillars" in O'odham. These were caterpillars of the White-lined Sphinx moth. The O'odham people used to boil and eat them.
- Havoka means "pond." It refers to a natural pond or a puddle.
So, when you put it all together, Makgum Havoka means "caterpillar's pond." It's a name that tells us something about the nature and history of the area!
How the Name Was Chosen
For a while, people used two different names for the community: Makumivooka and Makgum Havoka. In 1939, the Bureau of Indian Affairs asked the U.S. government to pick one official name.
On April 10, 1941, the Board on Geographic Names made their decision. They officially named the village Makgum Havoka. This helped make sure everyone used the same name for this special place.
