Sil Nakya, Arizona

Sil Nakya, Arizona
Populated place
Sil Nakya
Location within the state of Arizona
Sil Nakya
Sil Nakya (the US)
Coordinates: 32°13′18″N 111°48′59″W / 32.22167°N 111.81639°W / 32.22167; -111.81639Coordinates: 32°13′18″N 111°48′59″W / 32.22167°N 111.81639°W / 32.22167; -111.81639
Country United States
State Arizona
County Pima
Elevation[1] 2,211 ft (674 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s) 520
FIPS code 04-67030
GNIS feature ID 11303

Sil Nakya is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona.[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. 1 2 "Feature Detail Report for: Sil Nakya". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Sil Nakya (in Pima County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved March 25, 2017.


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