Shongopovi Arizona Map

About Shongopovi, Arizona

Shongopovi is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 711. The population density is 173.0 people per km². Shongopovi is located at 35.8097°N, 110.5334°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86043.

Shongopovi occupies the crown of a high, sun-bleached mesa where the earth stretches toward a vast, cloud-dappled sky. It lies 76.1 miles northeast of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 55°T), and is situated 55.7 miles north of Winslow. The landscape surrounding Shongopovi is defined by the stark geometry of the high desert, where the quiet expanse of Wepo Valley gives way to the rugged, arid contours of the land. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of the Mogollon Rim marks the southern horizon, a permanent reminder of the elevation that keeps the air thin and crisp. During the heat of the afternoon, the stone structures of the mesa seem to absorb the amber light, holding the day’s warmth long after the sun has begun to retreat behind the distant, jagged ridges.

Generations of continuous residence have shaped the character of Shongopovi, where the rhythm of life is measured by the seasonal cycles and the maintenance of enduring cultural practices. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the creation of fine traditional arts, including intricate pottery and hand-carved katsina dolls, which carry the weight of ancestral knowledge. While the arid climate makes agriculture a disciplined pursuit, residents find ways to cultivate small plots in the vicinity of Wepo Wash, where the soil holds a stubborn, vital moisture. There is a profound stillness here, punctuated only by the occasional sweep of wind across the plateau, reinforcing a sense of permanence that exists quite apart from the hurried pace of the world below.

About This Shongopovi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shongopovi, Arizona. Coordinates: 35.809701, -110.533441. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.