Guadalupe, Arizona Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids

Guadalupe, Arizona

Town

Welcome marker

Flag

Seal

Motto(s):

"Where Three Cultures Flourish"

Location in Maricopa County, Arizona

Guadalupe, Arizona

Location in Arizona

Guadalupe, Arizona

Location in the United States

United States

Area

• Total

0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²)

• Land

0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²)

• Water

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)

Elevation

1,234 ft (376 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

5,322

• Density

6,660.83/sq mi (2,571.74/km²)

UTC-7 (MST (no DST))

85283

480

04-30270

Guadalupe is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is part of the larger Phoenix metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities and towns. The town's special saying is "where three cultures flourish." This means it's a place where three main groups of people and their traditions thrive: the Yaqui people, Mexicans, and the families of the first farmers.

Since it was founded, Guadalupe has been known as a center for Yaqui culture. The Yaqui are an Indigenous people from Mexico. Many religious festivals are held here. Guadalupe is located between the cities of Phoenix and Tempe. In 2020, about 5,322 people lived in Guadalupe.

Guadalupe was started around 1900 by Yaqui Indians. They came here to escape unfair treatment by the Mexican government in their homeland of Sonora. The cemetery in Guadalupe was created in 1904. Even though it's now officially in Tempe because of city boundary changes, Guadalupe still manages it. Most people in Guadalupe live there and travel to other parts of the Phoenix area for work.

Geography
Government and Representation
Healthcare
People and Population
Art and Culture
- Easter Ceremonies and Traditional Dances
- Other Festivals and Events
Images for kids
See also

Geography

Guadalupe is located at 33°22′0″N 111°57′45″W / 33.36667°N 111.96250°W / 33.36667; -111.96250. It shares borders with Phoenix to the west. To the north, east, and south, it is bordered by Tempe. Downtown Phoenix is about 11 miles (18 km) away to the northwest.

The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of about 0.8 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Government and Representation

Guadalupe is part of Arizona's 7th Congressional District. This means that Ruben Gallego represents the town in the United States House of Representatives. He helps make laws for the country.

The town is also in Arizona's 27th State Legislative District. Reginald Bolding Jr. and Diego Rodriguez represent Guadalupe in the Arizona House of Representatives. Rebecca Ríos represents the town in the Arizona Senate. These people work to make laws for the state of Arizona. All four of these officials are members of the Democratic Party.

Healthcare

Valleywise Health is the public hospital system in the area. It used to be called Maricopa Integrated Health System. Valleywise Health runs the Valleywise Community Health Center in Guadalupe. The main hospital, Valleywise Health Medical Center, is located in Phoenix.

People and Population

In 2000, there were 5,228 people living in Guadalupe. There were 1,110 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (961) were families.

The population was spread out by age. About 37.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 25 years old.

The town is very diverse. About 72.3% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. About 44.2% were Native American. Other groups included White (17.5%), Black or African American (1.1%), Asian (0.1%), and Pacific Islander (0.2%). About 5.7% of people were from two or more races.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1970	4,039	—
1980	4,506	11.6%
1990	5,458	21.1%
2000	5,228	−4.2%
2010	5,523	5.6%
2020	5,322	−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Art and Culture

The town of Guadalupe, Arizona, is known for its many festivals and cultural events. These events celebrate the rich history and traditions of the people living there.

Easter Ceremonies and Traditional Dances

The Yaqui people, also called Yoeme, came to Guadalupe from Mexico. They brought with them their special Lent and Easter ceremonies. These ceremonies include unique deer dances and pascola dances. These traditions started in Mexico in the early 1600s.

Every Easter season, the Yaqui (Pascua in Spanish) hold their ceremonial rites in the town plaza. These rituals mix traditional Native American beliefs with Catholic Christian teachings. These ceremonies are very old and important to the people who take part. They have been performed for about 300 years. While not performed for tourists, respectful visitors are welcome to watch.

Other Festivals and Events

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: This is a December festival celebrated by the Yaqui people.
Día de los Muertos: Also known as Day of the Dead, this is an annual festival celebrated in Guadalupe.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: From September 15 to October 15, Guadalupe celebrates this month. It's a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of the Hispanic community.
Annual Car Show: In April, the Town of Guadalupe hosts its yearly car show. It's an event filled with culture and tradition.

Images for kids

Guadalupe welcome sign in English and Spanish
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, built in 1914
Side view of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, built in 1914
The rectory of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, built in 1914
Santa Lucia Pascua Yaqui Temple, built in 1914
Guadalupe Veterans Monument, located in the Avenida del Yaqui
American Veteran's Memorial, dedicated to all veterans; located in the Avenida del Yaqui
Guadalupe Town Hall, located at 9241 S Avenida del Yaqui
The Avenida del Yaqui, also known as Yaqui Avenue
The Mercado de Guadalupe (Guadalupe Market) at 8212 S. Avenida del Yaqui
Another view of the Guadalupe Market
The Cerrito ("small hill") with a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe on the "Cerrito"
An abandoned house from the 1920s
An early Guadalupe house showing traditional Mexican/Western style
The Guadalupe Cemetery, established in 1904 in the original townsite
Graves in the Guadalupe Cemetery, established in 1904
A grave with the image of "Our Lady of Guadalupe" in the cemetery