Vakamok is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to the international border with Mexico.[2] Historically, it has been known by several names, including Comot, Comoti, and Rusty Shovel. Vakamok is an O'odham word meaning "rusty". The traditional O'odham name for the village was Popolo Vakamakatuk, but the current name was made official as a result of a decision in 1941 by the Board on Geographic Names. It has an estimated elevation of 2,264 feet (690 m) above sea level.[1]

Vakamok, Arizona
Vakamok is located in Arizona
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Location within the state of Arizona
Vakamok is located in the United States
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Vakamok (the United States)
Coordinates: 31°42′20″N 112°01′51″W / 31.70556°N 112.03083°W / 31.70556; -112.03083
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyPima
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)
Area code520
FIPS code04-78715
GNIS feature ID24671

References

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  1. ^ a b "Feature Detail Report for: Vakamok". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Vakamok (in Pima County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved June 26, 2017.