Shongopovi, Arizona facts for kids
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Shongopovi, Arizona
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 Shongopovi, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,342 ft (1,933 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 448.02/sq mi (173.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86043
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-66190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408730 |
Shongopovi (which is Songòopavi in the Hopi language) is a special type of community in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
Shongopovi is located on the Second Mesa, which is part of the Hopi Reservation. The Hopi people are a Native American tribe. In 2020, about 711 people lived in Shongopovi.
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Where is Shongopovi Located?
Shongopovi is found in the state of Arizona. It is part of Navajo County. The community sits on a high, flat area called the Second Mesa. This mesa is within the lands of the Hopi Reservation.
The total area of Shongopovi is about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Shongopovi?
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The population of Shongopovi has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 730 people.
- In 2000, the population was 632.
- By 2020, it grew to 711 people.
Languages Spoken at Home
In 2000, most people in Shongopovi spoke the Hopi language.
| Languages (2000) | Percent |
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| Spoke Hopi at home | 84.1% |
| Spoke English at home | 15.9% |
This shows that the Hopi language is very important to the community.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 163 households in Shongopovi. A household is a group of people living together. Most people living there were Native American (98.1%). A small number were White (1.4%).
Many households (41.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.88 people.
Age Groups
The people in Shongopovi are of all ages.
- About 38.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Shongopovi was 28 years old.
Education in Shongopovi
Children in Shongopovi attend schools that are part of the Cedar Unified School District.
- Many students go to Hopi Jr./High School.
- White Cone High School also serves students from Shongopovi.
Famous People from Shongopovi
Several talented people have come from Shongopovi:
- Iva Honyestewa is known for making baskets and jewelry. She also helps share knowledge about Hopi foods.
- Fred Kabotie (1900–1986) was a famous artist and writer.
- Otis Polelonema (1902–1981) was a painter, weaver, poet, and writer.
See also
In Spanish: Shongopovi para niños
