Schuchk, Arizona facts for kids
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Schuchk, Arizona
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 Schuchk, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Schuchk, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-64660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24594 |
Schuchk (pronounced "Shook") is a small place in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is also known by other names like Santa Rosa. This area is called a "populated place." This means people live there, but it's not a big city or town with its own government.
Discovering Schuchk
Schuchk is located in the beautiful state of Arizona. It sits about 2,523 feet (769 meters) above sea level. Imagine being on top of a very tall building! That's how high up Schuchk is.
What's in a Name?
The name Schuchk comes from the Tohono O'odham people. Their word scuck means 'black ones'. This name likely refers to some black hills in the area. It's cool how names can tell us about a place's history!
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