North Komelik, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Komelik, Arizona
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 North Komelik, Arizona
Location in Arizona
North Komelik, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-50035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24290 |
North Komelik is a small community located in Pinal County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a populated place, which means it's an area where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
Discovering North Komelik
North Komelik is found in the sunny state of Arizona. It sits about 1,608 feet (490 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!
The Story Behind the Name
This place has had a few different names over the years. It was once known as Gu Komelik. Other historical names include Komalik, Komelih, Komlih, and Kukomalik.
The official name was decided by the Board on Geographic Names. This group is in charge of making sure places have clear and consistent names. They first called it Gu Komelik in 1947. Then, in 1978, they made a final decision to change the official name to North Komelik, which is what it's called today.
