Gold Canyon, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gold Canyon, Arizona
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Location of Gold Canyon in Pinal County, Arizona
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 Gold Canyon, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arizona | |
| County | Pinal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28.67 sq mi (74.26 km2) | |
| • Land | 28.67 sq mi (74.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,404 | |
| • Density | 397.77/sq mi (153.58/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) | |
| ZIP code |
85118
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| Area code(s) | 480 | |
| FIPS code | 04-28120 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408303 | |
| Website | http://www.goldcanyon.net/ | |
Gold Canyon is a community in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined for gathering population data. Sometimes, people mistakenly call it Gold Camp.
The closest big town to Gold Canyon is Apache Junction, Arizona.
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Exploring Gold Canyon's Location
Gold Canyon is found at these coordinates: 33.361913 degrees North and -111.451629 degrees West.
The area covers about 22.3 square miles (57.8 square kilometers). All of this land is dry ground, with no large bodies of water.
A major road, U.S. Route 60, runs through Gold Canyon.
Peralta Regional Park
A large green space called Peralta Regional Park is located in Gold Canyon. It's east of Peralta Road. This park is huge, covering 498 acres! It first opened its doors to the public on January 11, 2023.
Who Lives in Gold Canyon?
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| 2020 | 11,404 | — | |
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In the year 2000, about 6,029 people lived in Gold Canyon. By 2007, this number had grown to 10,064 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 11,404 residents.
Most households in Gold Canyon are made up of married couples. A smaller number are single people or families with a female head of household.
The average age of people living in Gold Canyon is 56 years old. Many residents are adults aged 45 to 64, or seniors aged 65 and older. About 12.4% of the population is under 18 years old.
Gold Canyon's Local Radio Station
On August 7, 2014, Gold Canyon got its own local radio station. It's called Gold Canyon Public Radio, or KRWV-LP 99.3 "The Wave." It broadcasts as a low-power station just for the local area.
Fun Things to Do in Gold Canyon
Gold Canyon is a great place for fun and activities!
- It's the closest community to the famous Arizona Renaissance Festival. This is a huge event with knights, jesters, and old-time fun!
- The town also hosts its own event, the Gold Canyon Arts Festival.
- You can enjoy some of the best views of the stunning Superstition Mountains from Gold Canyon.
- If you love golf, you're in luck! There are many large golf courses around the area.
Images for kids
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Hole #4 on the Dinosaur course at Gold Canyon Golf Club
See also
In Spanish: Gold Canyon (Arizona) para niños
