Sonoita, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sonoita, Arizona
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Welcome to Sonoita
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Location in Santa Cruz County and the state of Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.64 sq mi (27.56 km2) |
| • Land | 10.64 sq mi (27.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
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| • Total | 803 |
| • Density | 75.48/sq mi (29.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85637
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-68220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 34635 |
Sonoita is a small community in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data, even though it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 803 people lived there.
The name Sonoita comes from the O'odham words Ṣon ʼOidag. This means "spring field," which makes sense because the area has natural springs.
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Where is Sonoita Located?
Sonoita is in the northern part of Santa Cruz County in Arizona. It sits where two main roads meet: Arizona State Route 83 and Arizona State Route 82.
Natural Surroundings
Sonoita is surrounded by beautiful natural features. To the west, you can see the Santa Rita Mountains. Southwest of the community are the Canelo Hills. The Sonoita Creek starts just west of Sonoita.
Nearby Historic Sites
Two important historic places, Fort Crittenden and Fort Buchanan, are about four miles west of Sonoita. They are located just north of Sonoita Creek and Route 82. These forts played a role in the history of the area.
Size of the Area
The total area of Sonoita is about 27.3 square kilometers (about 10.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Sonoita?
Sonoita is a small community with a steady population.
Population Over Time
Here's how the population has changed:
- In 2000, there were 826 people.
- In 2010, the population was 818.
- In 2020, 803 people lived in Sonoita.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 358 households in Sonoita. About 20.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.3 people.
The people living in Sonoita are of different ages. In 2000:
- 18.4% were under 18 years old.
- 20.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sonoita was 50 years.
Famous People from Sonoita
Some interesting people have lived in Sonoita:
- Alex Flanagan: A well-known sports journalist.
- Mark Wystrach: A musician who is part of the country band Midland.
- Rick Renzi: A former U.S. Congressman.
Images for kids
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Sonoita, as seen from the main intersection in town.
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Ruins of the Fort Buchanan Bridge over Sonoita Creek
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Camp (Fort) Crittenden Marker historic marker
See also
In Spanish: Sonoita (Arizona) para niños
