Kayenta

Kayenta is a census-designated place on the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona, United States. It is located in Navajo County and lies along the main access routes into Monument Valley, notably U.S. Route 163. The community functions as a regional hub for residents and travelers, offering services, commerce, and lodging tied to tourism.

The community developed in the 20th century as a service center for the Navajo people in the Defiance Plateau region and has since become a gateway to Monument Valley and other canyon landscapes on the Navajo Nation.

The population is predominantly Navajo. The local economy relies on tourism, retail, education, and public services, with many residents employed in shops, health care, and administration.

Local facilities include a chapter house of the Navajo Nation government, health facilities, and educational institutions. Visitors can find cultural crafts, tours, and amenities serving both residents and tourists.

Kayenta experiences a desert climate with hot summers and cool winters. The surrounding landscape features mesas, buttes, and arid valleys, with Monument Valley to the south and other natural attractions nearby.