San Luis (II), Pima County, Arizona facts for kids
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San Luis, Arizona
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 San Luis, Arizona
Location in Arizona
San Luis, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| 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.
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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.
