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San Luis, Arizona
San Luis, Arizona is located in Arizona
San Luis, Arizona
San Luis, Arizona
Location in Arizona
San Luis, Arizona is located in the United States
San Luis, Arizona
San Luis, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Pima
Elevation
1,795 ft (547 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s) 520
GNIS feature ID 24596

San Luis is a small community located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a "populated place," which means it's a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. There are actually two places named San Luis in Pima County.

Discovering San Luis, Arizona

San Luis is a unique spot in Arizona. It sits at an elevation of about 1,795 feet (547 m) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the local weather and landscape.

The Original Names of San Luis

Before it was called San Luis, this area had other names. The O'odham people, who are Native Americans from this region, had their own name for it.

Ñu:wĭ Ki: - Buzzard's House

The O'odham name for this place was Ñu:wĭ Ki:. This name means "Buzzard's House." It likely referred to a place where buzzards were often seen.

Changing to San Luis

In 1939, the O'odham people decided to change the name. They chose to adopt the name of a saint, which is how it became San Luis.

Other Historical Names

Over time, San Luis was also known by a couple of other names. These included Cobabi and Noli. These names are part of the area's rich history.

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