Tuba City (
Navajo: Tó Naneesdizí) is a
census-designated place (CDP) in
Coconino County,
Arizona,
USA. The population was 8,225 at the 2000 census. It is the
Navajo Indian Reservation's largest community, slightly larger than
Shiprock, New Mexico. The
Hopi town of
Moenkopi lies to its south east.The name of the city most probably came from
Toova, a
Hopi headman from
Oraibi. The Navajo name for Tuba City, Tó Naneesdizí translates as “tangled waters” which probably refers to the many springs below the surface of the ground which are the source of several reservoirs.Tuba City is located within the
Painted Desert on the western side of
Navajo Nation (
Navajo Indian Reservation). The town is situated on
U.S. Route 160, near the junction with Route 264. Tuba City is located only about 50 miles from the eastern entrance to
Grand Canyon National Park. Most of Tuba City's residents are
Navajo, with a small
Hopi minority. Arizona does not currently observe
Daylight Time, however the Navajo reservation does. In practice the community has a varied observance. Tribal offices and schools observe DST, most businesses do not.
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