Sil Nakya, Arizona

Populated place in Arizona, United States
32°13′18″N 111°48′59″W / 32.22167°N 111.81639°W / 32.22167; -111.81639CountryUnited StatesStateArizonaCountyPimaElevation2,211 ft (674 m)Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)Area code520FIPS code04-67030GNIS feature ID11303

Sil Nakya is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona, United States.[2] Historically, it has also been known as Beebhak, San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo Well, Saranake, Seranake, Silinakik, and Silynarki. Sil Nakya became its official name as a result of a decision by the Board on Geographic Names in 1941. Sil nakya is O'odham for "saddle hangs". It has an estimated elevation of 2,211 feet (674 m) above sea level.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Feature Detail Report for: Sil Nakya". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Sil Nakya (in Pima County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
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