Sipaulovi, Arizona

Sipaulovi is a populated place situated on the Hopi Reservation within the Second Mesa CDP in Navajo County, Arizona.[2] It has been known by numerous names over the years, including: Ah-le-la, Ahela, Ci-pau-lo-vi, Sha-pah-la, Sha-pah-lah-lwee, Shi-pau-i-luvi, Shi-paui-i-luvi, Shipaulavi, Shipaulovi, Shipolia, and Shipowlawe. Historically, it has had two official names, both as a result of decisions by the Board on Geographic Names. In 1915, the Board officially named the settlement, Shipolovi, but in 1988 they changed the official name to its current Sipaulovi. It was settled in approximately 1750 by settlers who were fleeing from a mosquito infestation. In Hopi sipaulovi refers to mosquitos. It has an estimated elevation of 6,312 feet (1,924 m) above sea level.[1]

Sipaulovi, Arizona
Sipaulovi
Location within the state of Arizona
Sipaulovi
Sipaulovi (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°48′30″N 110°29′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyNavajo
Elevation6,312 ft (1,924 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s)928
FIPS code04-67230
GNIS feature ID11227

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