"Population Estimates," by Melissa J. Churchill

Table 1. Momentary Population Estimates by Temporal Component, Woods Canyon Pueblo

  Number of Householdsa Momentary Population Estimateb
Early Pueblo III (A.D. 1140–1225)
   Canyon bottom 14 70–112
      TOTAL 14 70–112
Late Pueblo III (A.D. 1225–1280)
   Rim complex 2c 10–16
   East talus slope 14 70–112
   Upper west side 10 50–80
      TOTAL 26 130–208
a Based on number of kiva depressions, minus 20 percent (error rate).

b Based on five to eight persons per household; rounded to the nearest whole number.

c Error rate not applied because both structures are confirmed kivas.
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