Red Rock, Apache County, Arizona facts for kids
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Red Rock, Arizona
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 Red Rock, Apache County, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Red Rock, Apache County, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,804 ft (1,769 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 116.64/sq mi (45.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
86544
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS Code | 04-59690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582849 |
Red Rock is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is also known as Red Valley. In the Navajo language, its name is Tse’ lichii da az kani’.
Red Rock is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population data. It is not a city with its own local government.
This community is located within the Navajo Nation. It is close to the border of New Mexico. Red Rock is about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Lukachukai, Arizona.
The community has a post office with the ZIP code 86544. Interestingly, the post office uses the name "Red Valley."
Red Rock gets its name from a tall, red sandstone peak nearby. This peak is about 386 feet (118 meters) high. The area was first explored by military men in 1892. They found many springs during a water survey. A trading post was set up in Red Rock in 1906.
As of the 2020 United States Census, Red Rock had a population of 136 people.
Population Information
This section shows how many people live in Red Rock over time. It helps us understand how the community has grown or changed.
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| 2020 | 136 | — | |
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Schools in Red Rock
Students in Red Rock attend schools within the Red Mesa Unified School District. This district operates Red Valley/Cove High School.
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) also runs schools here. They operate Red Valley Day School, which is a federal school for Native American students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The BIE also runs Cove Day School, which serves students from the nearby Cove area.
See also
In Spanish: Red Rock (condado de Apache) para niños
