Tuba City travel guide

Tuba City (Navajo: Tó Naneesdizí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. 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.
The city is incorporated by the Navajo People, but not "officially" incorporated into US standards. It's listed as a CDP according to the US standards, but the Navajo people call it a city.
Glenn Danzig, a heavy metal singer, was once beaten up inside a little club in Tuba City, after playing there. He was knocked out, and received a black eye. (...) more....

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