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Pan Tak, Arizona
Pan Tak, Arizona is located in Arizona
Pan Tak, Arizona
Pan Tak, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Pan Tak, Arizona is located in the United States
Pan Tak, Arizona
Pan Tak, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Pima
Elevation
3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
ZIP codes
85634
Area code(s) 520
FIPS code 04-52440
GNIS feature ID 24551

Pan Tak is a small community located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's a place with a rich history, known by many different names over the years. This area sits about 3,412 feet (1,040 meters) above sea level.

What is Pan Tak?

Pan Tak is a populated place in Pima County, Arizona. A "populated place" means it's an area where people live. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

The Name's Story

Over time, Pan Tak has been called by several different names. Some of these names include Cajote Spring, Coyote, Coyote Indian Village, Coyote Spring, Coyote Village, Coyotes Spring, and Ojo de los Coyotes. It was also known as Pantak.

How Pan Tak Got Its Name

The name Pan Tak became official in 1941. This decision was made by the Board on Geographic Names. This board is a group in the United States government that makes sure places have clear and official names. The name "Pan Tak" comes from the O'odham language. The O'odham are a group of Native American people. In their language, "Pan Tak" means "coyote sits."

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