Second Mesa, Arizona facts for kids
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Second Mesa, Arizona
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Mishongnovi as seen from Arizona State Route 264 at the ascent to Shungopavi
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 Second Mesa, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.14 sq mi (103.96 km2) |
| • Land | 40.12 sq mi (103.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,962 ft (1,817 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 843 |
| • Density | 21.01/sq mi (8.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86043
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-65280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409299 |
Second Mesa is a special place in Navajo County, Arizona. It's a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Second Mesa sits on the Hopi Reservation, high up on a flat-topped hill called a mesa. This mesa is about 5,700 feet (1,740 meters) above sea level!
In 2020, about 843 people lived in Second Mesa. These people live in three Hopi Indian villages: Musungnuvi (also called Mishongnovi), Supawlavi (or Sipaulovi), and Songoopavi (or Shungopavi). The Hopi Cultural Center, a place where you can learn about Hopi history and traditions, is also located here.
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Exploring Second Mesa's Location
Second Mesa is located in the state of Arizona, within Navajo County. It's part of the Hopi Reservation, which is land set aside for the Hopi people. The area of Second Mesa is about 26.5 square miles (68.6 square kilometers).
People and Languages of Second Mesa
Second Mesa is home to many people, mostly from the Hopi tribe. The population changes a bit over time. Here's how it has been:
- In 2000, there were 814 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 962.
- By 2020, it was 843 people.
Many people in Second Mesa speak the Hopi language at home. In 2000, about 74% of people spoke Hopi, while 26% spoke English. This shows how important the Hopi language is to the community.
Most families in Second Mesa are large, with many children. The average household had about 3.9 people, and the average family had about 4.4 people. The median age in 2000 was 25 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 25 and half were older.
Learning and Education
Students in Second Mesa attend schools that are part of the Cedar Unified School District. The main high school for students in this area is Hopi High School.
There's also a special program called the Hopi Lavayi Nest Model Program. This program helps young children (from birth to age five) and their families learn and use the Hopi language. It's a way to help keep the Hopi language alive and strong for future generations.
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