Santan, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santan
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Unincorporated community
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Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission
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Location of Santan in Pinal County, Arizona
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 Santan, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km2) |
| • Land | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 651 |
| • Density | 101.3/sq mi (39.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| FIPS code | 04-64100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24606 |
Santan is a small community in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
The people who lived here first were the Akimel O'odham. In 1857, they named the area "Santa Ana." People then started to pronounce it as "Santana."
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What is Santan Like?
Santan is located in Pinal County, Arizona. It covers about 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the community.
Who Lives in Santan?
In 2000, about 651 people lived in Santan. Most of the people living there, around 93%, were Native American. About 2% were White. A small number of people were from other races or a mix of races. About 13% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 163 households in Santan. A "household" means all the people living in one home. Many homes, about 51%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 people.
The people in Santan are quite young. About 42% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 24 years old. This shows that many young people and families live in Santan.
Historic Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission
Santan is home to the historic Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission. This church has been an important part of the community for many years. It shows the history and culture of the area.
- Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission (Santan)
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Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission sign
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Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission bells
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Saint Anne Catholic Church Mission
The Future of Santan
Even though Santan is a small community right now, it is expected to grow. Pinal County is growing quickly, and Santan is likely to grow along with it.
