Santa Cruz, Pima County, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Cruz, Arizona
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 Santa Cruz, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Santa Cruz, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 2,812 ft (857 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-63910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24603 |
Santa Cruz is a small place located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a "populated place," which means it's an area where people live, but it's not officially a city or town with its own government. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small community.
This Santa Cruz is special because there's another place with the same name in Arizona! The other Santa Cruz is in Pinal County. This article is about the one in Pima County.
Location and Geography
Santa Cruz in Pima County sits high up, about 2,812 feet (or 857 meters) above sea level. That's pretty high! Being in Arizona, it's part of the southwestern United States. The area around it is often dry and desert-like, which is typical for much of Arizona.
What is an Unincorporated Area?
You might be wondering what an "unincorporated area" means. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's in. For Santa Cruz, that's Pima County. This means the county handles things like roads, police, and other services for the community.
Quick Facts About Santa Cruz
- Location: Pima County, Arizona, United States
- Elevation: About 2,812 feet (857 meters) above sea level
- Type of Place: Populated place (unincorporated area)
- Fun Fact: There are two places named Santa Cruz in Arizona! This one is in Pima County.
