Mexican Hat, UT

Utah · San Juan County

Mexican Hat is a small town in Utah with a population of 18.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026

18 Population 2/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature

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Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg

How Mexican Hat Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population18
Density2/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans100.0%

Housing

Ownership100.0%
Zillow$324,314
Housing Units22
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured0.0%
Smoking26.5%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease8.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Elevation4,635 ft (1,413 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.13

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Mexican Hat has a population of 18 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles. The gender split is 0% female and 100% male. The city is predominantly White (0%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish. 100.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 100.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

18
Total Population
2023 Census
2
People / sq mi
8.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 100%
Female 0%

Race & Ethnicity

Mexican Hat vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mexican Hat vs U.S. Average

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $324,314. Fair market rent ranges from $1,082 for a one-bedroom to $1,313 for a two-bedroom apartment. 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 22 total housing units in the city. The average annual property tax is $2,809 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 21.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$324,314

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units22

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,809
20% below US avg
In Mexican Hat, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 18.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.0% of residents, above the national average. 37.2% have high blood pressure. 26.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 8.9% report binge drinking. 31.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 25.2% experience frequent mental distress. 0.0% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,610. The dentist ratio is 1:845. 34.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 4.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Mexican Hat vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes18.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
High Blood Pressure37.2%
Asthma15.5%
COPD10.7%
Cancer5.0%
Stroke5.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking26.5%
89% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.9%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress25.2%
Physical Distress23.2%
Short Sleep43.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured0.0%
100% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,610
Dentists1:845
Mental Health1:552
Checkup Rate67.1%
Dental Visits40.9%
Premature Death14,025/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.0/10
Exercise Access34.2%
Healthcare Facilities31
Mexican Hat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 78% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,635 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation4,635 ft (1,413 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.1743°N, 109.8836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
96 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.82"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %77.5%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0512 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience1.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M4.5 150 km
Jan 26, 1991 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah M4.0 144 km
Apr 14, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.9 143 km
Jan 24, 2013 22 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.9 150 km
Mar 1, 2016 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah M3.8 93 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 29 km
Jun 3, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.7 150 km
May 2, 2010 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.6 143 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 42 km
Oct 14, 1993 36 km SW of Spanish Valley, Utah M3.6 125 km
Jan 21, 2025 26 km SSE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.5 138 km
Aug 2, 1991 59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah M3.4 73 km
Jun 25, 1991 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M3.4 47 km
Jul 13, 2009 3 km SE of Navajo Mountain, Utah M3.3 80 km
Apr 28, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.2 143 km
Dec 15, 1997 7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah M3.2 143 km
Apr 15, 2010 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.2 143 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 80 km
Jun 25, 2020 28 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.1 147 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 96 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 37 km 0
Jun 6, 2015 EF0 17 km 0
May 25, 1996 EF0 59 km 0
Apr 29, 1957 EF0 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WESTTOE (5,397 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 77 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 82 km
2006 NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 5,257 88 km
2002 CANYONS COMPLEX (HAMMOND) 3,859 57 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 80 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 85 km
2019 PEAVINE CANYON 3,265 59 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 91 km
1998 HOVENWEEP 2,456 73 km
2006 CHIPPEAN RIDGE 2,349 77 km
2003 WOODENSHOE 2,342 59 km
2002 NIZHONI 2,313 75 km
2009 COOPER SPRING 1,523 69 km
2019 POISON CANYON 1,414 72 km
2002 HORSE 1,243 87 km
2022 SHINGLE MILL RX 1,229 82 km
2000 HOVENWEEP 1,150 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in
February 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Mexican Hat has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 34°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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Mexican Hat is located in San Juan County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 0.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 57.1% of the vote, a 16.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 31 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.1%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 16.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents73
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+0.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.13

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area8.5 sq mi
CountySan Juan County County

Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Avg Download Speed15.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed2.3 Mbps
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants51
Retail Stores41

Commute & Transportation

Average costs for common services in Mexican Hat. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $247 ($148-$396)
Specialist Visit $346 ($198-$544)
Urgent Care Visit $198 ($99-$346)
Emergency Room Visit $2,176 ($791-$4,945)
Dental Cleaning $129 ($74-$198)
Dental Filling $247 ($148-$396)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $45 ($25-$74)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $74 ($49-$119)
Brake Pad Replacement $297 ($148-$495)
Tire Rotation $40 ($20-$74)
New Tires (Set of 4) $593 ($396-$989)
Battery Replacement $198 ($99-$346)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $99 ($59-$148)
Electrician (Per Hour) $89 ($49-$138)
HVAC Repair $396 ($148-$791)
HVAC System Install $6,923 ($3,956-$11,868)
Roof Repair $989 ($396-$1,978)
Roof Replacement $8,901 ($5,440-$14,835)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,484 ($495-$3,462)
Divorce (Contested) $14,835 ($4,945-$29,670)
DUI Defense $4,945 ($1,978-$9,890)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,484 ($791-$2,967)
Will Preparation $495 ($198-$989)
Trust Preparation $2,473 ($989-$4,945)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $25 ($15-$45)
Women's Haircut $54 ($30-$99)
Hair Coloring (Full) $148 ($74-$247)
Manicure $25 ($15-$45)
Pedicure $40 ($25-$64)
Massage (1 Hour) $79 ($49-$129)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.05 ($2.97-$5.44)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.46 ($2.47-$4.95)
Loaf of Bread $3.76 ($2.47-$5.44)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.45 ($2.97-$6.43)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.44 ($3.96-$7.42)
Rice (per lb) $0.99 ($0.59-$1.78)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $138 ($79-$247)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $69 ($30-$148)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $69 ($40-$119)
Internet (Monthly) $69 ($40-$99)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $64 ($30-$99)
Cable TV (Monthly) $84 ($49-$148)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $198 ($74-$495)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,978 ($1,187-$3,462)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $69 ($30-$129)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.91-$25)
Car Registration (Annual) $99 ($30-$247)
Driver's License Renewal $30 ($15-$74)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,187 ($593-$2,473)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $989 ($495-$1,978)
After-School Care (Monthly) $396 ($198-$692)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($25-$99)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $989 ($396-$2,473)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,363 ($4,945-$29,670)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($30-$99)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $99 ($49-$198)
Dog Grooming $59 ($30-$99)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $40 ($20-$74)
Dog Spay/Neuter $297 ($148-$495)
Cat Spay/Neuter $198 ($99-$396)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$990
Toddler$811
Preschool$734
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$737
Toddler$676
Preschool$646
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in San Juan County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Mining & Oil/Gas 448 19 $88,678 25.49
Retail Trade 342 34 $23,895 0.74
Construction 191 39 $43,155 0.78
Other Services 100 21 $45,095 0.71
Manufacturing 76 8 $34,144 0.20
Finance & Insurance 53 15 $56,914 0.28
Administrative & Waste Services 35 12 $48,085 0.13
Agriculture & Forestry 17 8 $34,116 0.45

Radio Stations near Mexican Hat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Mexican Hat

3 campgrounds found near Mexican Hat.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Natural Bridges Campground 4.7/5 12 $16
Sand Island Group Sites 4.4/5 2 $65
Sand Island Recreation Area 4.1/5 21 $15

National Parks Near Mexican Hat

4 national parks and monuments found near Mexican Hat.

ParkTypeFee
Edge Of The Cedars State Park State Park Free
Hovenweep National Monument National Monument $20
Natural Bridges National Monument National Monument $20
Navajo National Monument National Monument Free

Trails Near Mexican Hat

16 trails found near Mexican Hat.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
WEST RIM TEXAS CANYON 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ARCH CANYON 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PEAVINE CANYON 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WHISKERS TRAIL (472) 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
UN-NAMED 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SQUAW WATER 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EAST TEXAS RIM 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TEXAS TRAIL 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LYMAN CANYON 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
UN-NAMED 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUTTS CANYON 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SALVATION KNOLL TRAIL (475) 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SQUAW WATER 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SHORT POINT TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SHORT POINT TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SALVATION KNOLL TRAIL (475) 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -

Hotels in Mexican Hat

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hat Rock Inn
Mexican Hat Lodge
San Juan Inn

Restaurants in Mexican Hat

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

San Juan Inn restaurant
Swinging Steak

Gas Stations in Mexican Hat

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exxon

Fire Stations in Mexican Hat

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Mexican Hat-Halchita Fire DepartmentPO Box 310434Volunteer435-587-3225

Bridges in Mexican Hat

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Arch (Thru)Steel19532282,281F
CulvertSteel1962502,115F
FrameConcrete196468840F
CulvertConcrete continuous196427840F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197573199F

Airports Near Mexican Hat

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
AZ Minerals Corporation Airport-Small Airport
Blanding Municipal AirportBDGSmall Airport
Bluff Airport-Small Airport
Boundary Butte Mesa Airport-Small Airport
Browns Rim Airstrip-Small Airport
Cal Black Memorial Airport-Small Airport
Clay Hills Crossing Airstrip-Small Airport
Dark Canyon North Airstrip-Small Airport
Deer Flat Airport-Small Airport
Fry Canyon Field-Small Airport
Gold Creek / Shootering Airstrip-Small Airport
Hite Airport-Small Airport
Kayenta AirportMVMSmall Airport
Little Water Spring Airstrip-Small Airport
Mexican Hat Airport-Small Airport
Montezuma Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Monument Valley AirportGMVSmall Airport
Navajo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nokai Dome Airport-Small Airport
Piute Canyon Airstrip-Small Airport
Pussy Willow Spring Airstrip-Small Airport
Red Horse Spring Airstrip-Small Airport
Rock Point Airport-Small Airport
Valley of the Gods Airport-Small Airport
Wee Hope Mine / Radium King Airstrip-Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Mexican Hat

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-Eleven Mexican Hat 53619Convenience Store2956 South Highway 163

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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Hot Springs
1
Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA geothermal database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Mines Near Mexican Hat

2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Mexican Hat.

Name Description
Daneros Uranium Ore - Underground (Abandoned)
Hat Rock Pit #1 Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)

UFO Sightings Near Mexican Hat

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Mexican Hat.

Name Year Description
Moki dugway, UT 1982 LARGE TRIANGLE SHAPED OBJECTS A PROTRUSION IN THE FRONT WITH A LIGHT SHINNING DOWN ON THE ROAD U.S.HWY 261 . WE WERE TRAVELING SOUT

Hot Springs Near Mexican Hat

1 hot springs from NOAA geothermal data found near Mexican Hat.

Name Description
Warm Spring

Waterfalls Near Mexican Hat

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mexican Hat.

Name Description
Johns Canyon Waterfall

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Hat

What is the population of Mexican Hat?

Mexican Hat has a population of 18 residents and is located in Utah. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles. The population is 0% female and 100% male.

Is Mexican Hat expensive to live in?

Mexican Hat has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 98.9 (baseline: 100).

What is the weather like in Mexican Hat?

Mexican Hat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How are the schools in Mexican Hat?

Schools in Mexican Hat have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 0.0% of adults in Mexican Hat hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 0.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mexican Hat?

The obesity rate in Mexican Hat is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.5% of adults are smokers. 31.7% are physically inactive. 27.0% of residents report depression. 0.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 34.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,610.

What are the demographics of Mexican Hat?

0% of residents speak only English at home, while 100% speak Spanish. 100.0% of the population are military veterans. 100.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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