Dateland, Arizona facts for kids
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Dateland, Arizona
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Rows of date palms behind the Dateland Travel Center.
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Location of Dateland in Yuma County, Arizona.
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 Dateland, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Dateland, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yuma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.95 sq mi (56.86 km2) |
| • Land | 21.95 sq mi (56.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 11.71/sq mi (4.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP codes |
85333
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| FIPS code | 04-18160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582769 |
Dateland is a small community in Yuma County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known for its many date palm trees, which grow delicious dates. Dateland is a "CDP", which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. It is not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 257 people lived in Dateland. The area uses the ZIP Code 85333. Dateland is also part of the larger Yuma metropolitan area.
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Dateland's Past: A Road Stop and Training Ground
Dateland started as a simple stop for travelers in the 1920s. It was a place where people could rest during their journeys.
World War II History
During World War II, Dateland became very important for the military. General Patton used the desert area around Dateland for training camps. These camps were called Camp Horn and Camp Hyder.
In 1942, three airstrips were built in Dateland. These were used to train pilots flying B25 Bombers. One of these was the Dateland Air Force Auxiliary Field. Even today, the U.S. military sometimes uses the Dateland area for training exercises. Troops who served in places like Iraq and Afghanistan have trained here.
Dates and Sugar Rationing
Also during World War II, sugar was hard to get because of rationing. This meant people couldn't buy as much sugar as they wanted. Because of this, dates became a popular sweet treat. This helped the date industry in Arizona grow a lot.
After the War
After the war, the airfield closed down. In the 1970s, the land was divided into smaller pieces for building. Most of Dateland today still has many empty lots.
Dateland's Desert Climate
Dateland has a very sunny climate all year round. This is because of the way the air moves and the high pressure in the area. It has a desert climate, which is sometimes called "Bwh" on climate maps.
Record Temperatures
A place near Dateland called Montezuma once recorded a temperature of 105.1 °F (40.6 °C). This happened on February 3, 1963. It is the highest temperature ever recorded in the United States during the month of February!
| Climate data for Dateland | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
115 (46) |
120 (49) |
122 (50) |
120 (49) |
114 (46) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
122 (50) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
95 (35) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
88 (31) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
73 (23) |
62 (17) |
54 (12) |
72 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
43 (6) |
47 (8) |
52 (11) |
58 (14) |
66 (19) |
75 (24) |
76 (24) |
69 (21) |
57 (14) |
46 (8) |
39 (4) |
56 (13) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
36 (2) |
49 (9) |
54 (12) |
55 (13) |
49 (9) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
17 (−8) |
17 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.7 (18) |
0.5 (13) |
0.4 (10) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (10) |
0.6 (15) |
0.5 (13) |
0.4 (10) |
0.4 (10) |
0.7 (18) |
4.8 (122.1) |
Important Services in Dateland
Dateland has several important services that help the community.
Utilities for the Community
Here are the main utility services in Dateland:
- Arizona Public Service provides electricity.
- Arizona Telephone Co. (which is part of TDS Telecom) handles telephone services.
- Dateland Public Service Co. provides water to the area.
Historic Buildings and Sites
Because Dateland has a long history as a stopping point and military training area, it has some historic properties. These buildings and sites tell stories about the past.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 257 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
See also
In Spanish: Dateland (Arizona) para niños
