Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico
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Zuni Pueblo, 1850 illustration
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Location of Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico
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 Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km2) |
| • Land | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,293 ft (1,918 m) |
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| • Total | 6,367 |
| • Density | 720.0/sq mi (278.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87327
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-86595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867391 |
Zuni Pueblo (also spelled Zuñi Pueblo) is a special type of community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). The name in the Zuni language is Halona Idiwan’a, which means "Middle Place." The Zuni people call themselves a:shiwi.
Most of the people living in Zuni Pueblo are members of the Zuni people. In 2010, about 6,302 people lived there.
The first time Europeans met the Zuni people was in 1539. This happened in an old village called Hawikku. A man named Esteban, who was from Morocco, came looking for the famous "Seven Cities of Cibola." Later, an Italian Franciscan named Marco da Nizza also reached Zuni Pueblo and called it Cibola.
Zuni Pueblo is located along the Trails of the Ancients Byway. This is a special road in New Mexico known for its historical sites.
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Location and Land Area
Zuni Pueblo is located at 35°4′10″N 108°50′48″W / 35.06944°N 108.84667°W. This is in the western part of New Mexico.
The community covers an area of about 8.8 square miles (22.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Zuni Pueblo?
In the year 2000, there were 6,367 people living in Zuni Pueblo. Most of the people were Native American, making up about 97% of the population. There were also some White people and people of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were about 1,488 households in the community. Many of these households (42.1%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4.26 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 34.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Zuni Pueblo was 29 years.
Getting Around
The area near Zuni Pueblo has an airport called the Andrew Othole Airport. It is located about four miles to the west.
There is also a special bus service called A:shiwi Transit. This service is run by the tribe. It connects Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock with a larger town called Gallup.
Learning and Schools
The Zuni Public Schools manages the schools in the community. This school district was started in 1980. Before that, Zuni schools were part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools. Students attend Zuni High School for their high school education.
There is also a private school called St. Anthony School, Zuni. It teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup. It first opened its doors on September 3, 1923, and was run by the Sisters of Saint Francis.
The Zuni Public Library is a place where people can read and borrow books. It is located at 27 East Chavez Circle. The library opened in 1975, thanks to a project that helped tribal areas create their own libraries.
Images for kids
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First terrace of Zuni in 1879
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Zuni Pueblo, 1873. Timothy H. O'Sullivan, photographer
See also
In Spanish: Zuni Pueblo (Nuevo México) para niños
