Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona facts for kids
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Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Counties | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.32 sq mi (31.91 km2) |
| • Land | 12.32 sq mi (31.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,309 ft (1,618 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 9.33/sq mi (3.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86033
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS Code | 04-51142 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408987 |
Oljato-Monument Valley (which is called Navajo: Ooljééʼtó in the Navajo language) is a small community in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government tracks for population and statistics, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 154 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 115.
Where is Oljato-Monument Valley?
Oljato-Monument Valley is located in Navajo County, Arizona. The area covers about 12.5 square miles (32.4 km2) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Oljato-Monument Valley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 155 | — | |
| 2010 | 154 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −25.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 155 people living in Oljato-Monument Valley. Most of the people living here were Native American. A small number of people were White or from two or more races.
Many households in the area had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about four people. The median age of people living here was 21 years old. This means that half the population was younger than 21, and half was older.
Schools in Oljato-Monument Valley
Students in Oljato-Monument Valley attend schools that are part of the Kayenta Unified School District.
The schools that serve the community include Kayenta Primary School, Kayenta Intermediate School, Kayenta Middle School, and Monument Valley High School.
