Hickiwan, Arizona

Hickiwan is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona. It has been known by a plethora of names over the years, such as Hikibon, Hikiro, Hikjorn, Hikuwan, Jiquibo, Kokuli, Milpitas, Perigua, Periqua, Piriqua, and Tachitoa. The name was officially recognized as Hickiwan by a decision of the Board on Geographic Names in 1941. It has an estimated elevation of 2,198 feet (670 m) above sea level.[1]

Hickiwan, Arizona
Hickiwan
Location within the state of Arizona
Hickiwan
Hickiwan (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°22′08″N 112°28′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyPima
Elevation2,198 ft (670 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s)520
FIPS code04-32650
GNIS feature ID5752

Vaya Chin, also historically known as South Well during the 1930s, is located at Hickiwan. The name is derived from the O'odham term vaya chin, meaning "well's mouth".

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