Nazlini, Arizona facts for kids
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Nazlini, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Nazlini, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.46 sq mi (19.32 km2) |
| • Land | 7.45 sq mi (19.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,221 ft (1,896 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 505 |
| • Density | 67.77/sq mi (26.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86540
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-49010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408907 |
Nazlini (Navajo: Názlíní) is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area the government uses to collect information. In 2020, about 505 people lived there.
Nazlini is close to Nazlini Creek and Nazlini Canyon. Nazlini Canyon is a very interesting place. It has many old ruins and campsites left behind by Native American people long ago. These sites were abandoned when the land changed due to erosion.
Geography of Nazlini
Nazlini is located in the state of Arizona. The entire area of Nazlini is land, covering about 19.3 square kilometers (about 7.4 square miles).
People of Nazlini
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 397 | — | |
| 2010 | 489 | 23.2% | |
| 2020 | 505 | 3.3% | |
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Nazlini is home to a close-knit community. In 2000, there were 397 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 505.
Most of the people living in Nazlini are Native American. In 2000, about 99% of the residents were Native American. Many households in Nazlini have children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Nazlini in 2000 was 19 years old, which means it's a community with many young people.
Education in Nazlini
Students in Nazlini attend schools run by the Chinle Unified School District. This district operates Chinle High School.
Some parts of the area that are considered "Nazlini" but are not officially part of the CDP are served by the Ganado Unified School District. These schools include Ganado Primary School, Ganado Intermediate School, Ganado Middle School, and Ganado High School.
There is also the Nazlini Community School. This school is managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs's Office of Education Programs.
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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