Tonalea, Arizona facts for kids
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Tonalea, Arizona
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Old Red Lake Trading Post, Tonalea, July 2014
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Location in Coconino County and the state of Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.93 sq mi (25.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,660 ft (1,730 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 45.41/sq mi (17.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP codes |
86044, 86053
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-74470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409332 |
Tonalea (which is called Navajo: Tó Nehelį́į́h in the Navajo language) is a small community in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 451 people lived in Tonalea. It was also once known by the name Red Lake.
Where is Tonalea Located?
Tonalea is found along U.S. Route 160. This road is also called the Navajo Trail. It helps people travel through the area.
The community covers an area of about 9.7 square miles (25.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Tonalea?
The number of people living in Tonalea has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 562 people.
- In 2010, the population was 549.
- By 2020, it was 451 people.
Most people living in Tonalea are Native American. In 2000, about 99% of the people were Native American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
Many households in Tonalea have children. In 2000, over half of the homes had kids under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 to 5 people.
The median age of people in Tonalea was 19 years old in 2000. This means half the people were younger than 19, and half were older. Many young people live in the community.
Education in Tonalea
Students in Tonalea attend schools that are part of the Tuba City Unified School District. The main high school for students in this area is Tuba City High School.
See also
In Spanish: Tonalea (Arizona) para niños
