Valle, Arizona Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Valle, Arizona
Location of Valle in Coconino County, Arizona.
Valle, Arizona Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Arizona
Counties	Coconino
Area
• Total	372.00 sq mi (963.47 km²)
• Land	371.98 sq mi (963.43 km²)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation	5,942 ft (1,811 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	759
• Density	2.04/sq mi (0.79/km²)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
FIPS code	04-78855
GNIS feature ID	2582888

Valle is a small community in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It is also known as Grand Canyon Junction. A "census-designated place" means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated town.

In 2020, about 759 people lived in Valle. It sits high up, at about 5,942 feet (1,811 meters) above sea level. Valle is located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 180 and State Route 64.

Many people stop in Valle on their way to the amazing Grand Canyon. It's a convenient halfway point if you are traveling from Williams or Flagstaff.

What is Valle Like?
Who Lives in Valle?
Learning in Valle
Fun Things to See in Valle
- Planes of Fame Air Museum
- Bedrock City: A Blast from the Past
See also

What is Valle Like?

Valle is a quiet area with a few streets located west of the main highways. Some roads are also found east of U.S. Route 180. The area was planned for a community where one-acre lots were sold in the 1960s.

Most of these roads are dirt roads, except for the two main highways. While some people own land here, the area has not been fully developed.

Who Lives in Valle?

The number of people living in Valle has changed a bit over the years.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
2010	832	—
2020	759	−8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Learning in Valle

Most students in Valle attend schools that are part of the Williams Unified School District. A smaller part of Valle is in the Grand Canyon Unified School District. Students in that area might go to Grand Canyon High School.

Fun Things to See in Valle

Valle has some interesting places to visit, especially if you like planes or unique attractions.

Planes of Fame Air Museum

This museum is a great place to see many different types of airplanes. It's a branch of the Planes of Fame Air Museum located in Chino, California. You can learn about the history of aviation and see aircraft up close.

Convair 240 in Western Airlines colors
Martin 4-0-4
TM-61C Matador
Blue Angel Grumman F11F-1 Tiger

Bedrock City: A Blast from the Past

Valle used to be home to a unique amusement park called Bedrock City. This park was based on the popular cartoon show The Flintstones. Visitors could explore buildings and see statues that looked just like the cartoon's Stone Age world.