Chinle is a cdp located in Apache County, in the state of Arizona (AZ), United States. Nestled in the Mountain division of the West region, it covers an area of 16.0 square miles (41.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 5534 ft. With a population of approximately 5,366 residents, Chinle offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 48.36% males and 51.64% females, and it has a population density of 335.38 people per square mile (129.49/km²). Chinle lies at a latitude of 36.15 and a longitude of -109.58, operating in the UTC-7.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (1.3%), German (0%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 86503.