Klagetoh () is a

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(CDP) in

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, United States. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.

History

Missionaries transcribed “Łeeyi’ tó” as Klagetoh. “Łeeyi’ tó” translates as underground water which is now an abandoned well. It was the first well to be developed and used by the community. The abandoned well is located approximately east of the Red Mesa Store. The people who pioneered Klagetoh itself are not remembered, at least by name. The Anasazi had a thriving settlement here once, perhaps with almost as many residents as the 6,000-person chapter boasts today.

Rug

Navajo rugs from the Klagetoh area are among the most popular because of their bold clear cut designs. The Klagetoh weaving is distinguished by strong central design motifs, complex bordering, and a combination of grey, black, white, and red yarns. It is very similar to the Ganado rugs, but with a predominantly gray background instead of the Ganado's red.

Music

Klagetoh is home to the Klagetoh Maiden Singers and Klagetoh Swingers. The Klagetoh Maiden Singers are Joycetta Bonnie, Rose M. Bonnie, Winnie Bonnie, Marie E. Brown, and Bertha Johnson. The Klagetoh Swingers are Ted B. Bonnie, Ned Tsosie Clark, Frank J. Begay, Dan George, Robert P. Roan, Arthur P. Roan, Bennie Silversmith, and Johnny Dealison.

Major clans

Tódich'iinii, Áshįįhí, Tsi'najinii, Tsénjikiinii, Tabaaha, Bitahnnii, Totsonii. Many Klagetoh residents have both Tsin'najinii and Tsenjikiinii in their lineage.

Notable people

* Annie Dodge Wauneka (1910–1997) – member of the Navajo Nation Council. * Albert A. Hale (1950–2021) – attorney and Democratic politician. * Albert Tom – member of the

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from 2005 through 2009.

Geography

Klagetoh is located along

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, approximately south of Ganado and north of Chambers. According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

Climate

According to the

Köppen Climate Classification The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...

system, Klagetoh has a

semi-arid climate A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of se ...

, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. Temperatures range from an average maximum temperature in the low to mid-90s Fahrenheit (°F) during the summer months (June–August) to an average minimum temperature in the high teens to low 20s during winter months (December–January). Total average annual precipitation in the vicinity of the study area is about , with the majority typically occurring during July, August, and September. The total average annual snowfall is a little over , with the majority typically occurring during December (Western Regional Climate Center RCC2011).

Education

It is in the

Ganado Unified School District Ganado Unified School District is located in Ganado, Arizona, Apache County. The district includes four schools: Ganado High School, Ganado Middle School, Ganado Intermediate School and Ganado Primary School. Ganado Primary School is known fo ...

, which operates Ganado High School.

Demographics

References

External links

Kagetoh at CensusViewer
{{authority control Census-designated places in Apache County, Arizona Census-designated places in Arizona Populated places on the Navajo Nation Arizona placenames of Native American origin