Vaya Chin, Arizona
| Vaya Chin, Arizona | |
|---|---|
| Populated place | |
  Vaya Chin Location within the state of Arizona  Vaya Chin Vaya Chin (the US) | |
| Coordinates: 32°20′50″N 112°19′37″W / 32.34722°N 112.32694°WCoordinates: 32°20′50″N 112°19′37″W / 32.34722°N 112.32694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation[1] | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-79380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 13199 |
Vaya Chin, also historically known as South Well during the 1930s, is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona.[2] The name is derived from the O'odham term vaya chin, meaning "well's mouth". The current name became official on April 10, 1941 as a result of a decision by the Board on Geographic Names. It has an estimated elevation of 2,133 feet (650 m) above sea level.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Feature Detail Report for: Vaya Chin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Vaya Chin (in Pima County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
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