Quijotoa, Arizona facts for kids
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Quijotoa, Arizona
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 Quijotoa, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Quijotoa, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-58410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24572 |
Quijotoa is a place in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a "populated place," which means it's an area where people live or used to live. However, Quijotoa is now a ghost town, meaning no buildings or people remain there today.
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What's in a Name?
Quijotoa has had many names over time! Some of its past names include:
- Horseshoe
- Komaktjiuurt
- Komaktjuert
- Logan
- Logan City
- Quigotoa
How Quijotoa Got Its Name
The name Quijotoa comes from the O'odham language. It means "carrying basket mountain." The O'odham are a Native American group who have lived in this region for a very long time.
The Name-Changing Decisions
The official name of Quijotoa was decided by a group called the Board on Geographic Names. This board is in charge of making sure places in the United States have clear, official names.
- In 1941, the board decided the official name would be Quijotoa.
- Later that same year, they changed their minds and named it Logan.
- Then, in 1964, the board changed the name back to Quijotoa, and it has stayed that way ever since.
Where Was Quijotoa?
Quijotoa was located in Pima County, Arizona. It was about 2,789 feet (850 m) (or 850 meters) above sea level. This means it was quite high up! Today, there is nothing left of the old town.
