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Sells, Arizona
O'odham: Komkcʼeḍ ʼe-Wa:ʼosidk
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Sells Indian School, 1940s
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Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
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 Sells, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Sells, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Tribe |  Tohono O'odham Nation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.24 sq mi (23.94 km2) |
| • Land | 9.23 sq mi (23.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,121 |
| • Density | 229.69/sq mi (88.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85634
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-65490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 11073 |
Sells is a community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is also known by its O'odham name, Komkcʼeḍ ʼe-Wa:ʼosidk. This name means "Tortoise Got Wedged."
Sells is the main town for the Tohono O'odham Nation. This is a Native American tribe. Many of the tribe's businesses are located here.
The town was first called "Indian Oasis" in 1912. Two brothers, Joseph and Louis Ménager, started it. They also built a store called the Indian Oasis Mercantile Store. In 1918, the town's name was changed to Sells. This was to honor Cato Sells, who was in charge of Indian Affairs at the time.
Sells is located near the Kitt Peak National Observatory. This is a famous place where scientists study space.
Where is Sells?
Sells is in Arizona. It covers an area of about 9.4 square miles (23.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Sells?
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| 2020 | 2,121 | — | |
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In 2020, about 2,121 people lived in Sells. Most of the people living here are Native American. About 96% of the population is Native American.
Many families in Sells have children. About 42% of households have children under 18. The average household has about four people. The median age in Sells is 23 years old. This means half the people are younger than 23, and half are older.
Learning in Sells
Children in Sells attend public schools run by the Baboquivari Unified School District. There is also a high school called Tohono O'odham High School. This school is supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
