Hickiwan is a

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situated in

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, United States. 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

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in 1941. It has an estimated elevation of above sea level. 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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{{authority control Populated places in Pima County, Arizona Tohono O'odham Nation