Ganado
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

Ganado is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 883 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,385 ft (1,946 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burnside, 5.7 miles NW.
- 883residents (2020 Census)
- 6,385 ftelevation · 1,946 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 92 / sq mipopulation density
- 86505ZIP code
About Ganado
Ganado (Navajo: Lókʼaahnteel) is a chapter of the Navajo Nation and census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 883 at the 2020 census, reduced from 1,210 at the 2010 census.
Ganado is part of the Fort Defiance Agency, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and is the delegate seat for the district that encompasses the Jeddito, Cornfields, Ganado, Kinlichee, and Steamboat communities at the Navajo Nation Council. The Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site in Ganado is maintained as an example of a 19th-century trading post.
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Living in Ganado
- Median household income
- $55,714
- Median home value
- $29,100
- Median rent
- $385/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Ganado had 883 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 883 |
|---|---|
| Density | 92 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ganado at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 883 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.57 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,385 ft (1,946 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6975° N, 109.5507° W |
| ZIP code | 86505 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0426210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ganado
- Burnside5.7 mi NW
- Cornfields7.7 mi SW
- Klagetoh13.7 mi S
- Nazlini15.4 mi N
- Steamboat16.9 mi W
- Wide Ruins19.6 mi S
- Greasewood20.8 mi SW
- Toyei21.7 mi W
- Sawmill25.6 mi NE
- St. Michaels25.6 mi E
- Fort Defiance27.3 mi E
- Window Rock27.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ganado
What county is Ganado in?
Ganado is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Ganado, AZ?
883 people lived in Ganado at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ganado, AZ?
The ZIP code of Ganado is 86505.
What is the elevation of Ganado?
6,385 feet (1,946 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ganado?
Burnside (5.7 mi), Cornfields (7.7 mi), Klagetoh (13.7 mi), Nazlini (15.4 mi), Steamboat (16.9 mi).
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