Shongopovi Arizona Map

About Shongopovi, Arizona

Shongopovi is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,084. The population density is 275.2 people per km². Shongopovi is located at 35.8195°N, 110.5331°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86043.

Shongopovi emerges from the high desert plateau like a whisper of ancient stone and resilient life. It lies 76.1 miles north-east of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of First Mesa. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, where scrub brush clings tenaciously to sun-baked soil and distant mesas rise like sleeping giants against a sky that often stretches in an unbroken expanse of brilliant blue. The air, thin and dry, carries the scent of sage and dust, and in the stillness, one can almost hear the slow, inexorable shaping of the landscape by wind and sun. The terrain slopes gently, punctuated by arroyos that scar the earth, testament to the infrequent but powerful rains, and the vast, open vistas invite contemplation, a quiet dialogue with the immensity of the natural world. The roots of Shongopovi run deep into a history measured in centuries, a continuous thread of human presence on this land. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in North America, its very existence speaks of profound cultural endurance and adaptation. The economy, once intrinsically tied to the land through traditional agriculture and livestock, now navigates a more complex present, with opportunities often found in local services, crafts, and the enduring spirit of its people. The distinctive character of Shongopovi is not marked by grand monuments, but by the quiet persistence of life, the continuity of traditions passed down through generations, and the subtle shifts of light and shadow across the timeless desert expanse.

About This Shongopovi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shongopovi, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.8195, -110.5331. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shongopovi and Navajo County.

Detailed location data for Shongopovi includes the ZIP code (86043), telephone area code (928), county seat of Navajo County (Holbrook), and school district assignment (Cedar Unified District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shongopovi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.