Sunizona, Arizona facts for kids
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Sunizona, Arizona
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Location of Sunizona in Cochise County, Arizona.
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 Sunizona, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.16 sq mi (23.73 km2) |
| • Land | 9.16 sq mi (23.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 233 |
| • Density | 25.43/sq mi (9.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no daylight saving time)) |
| ZIP code |
85625
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-70460 |
Sunizona is a small community located in the middle of Cochise County in the state of Arizona, United States. It's not a city, but a special kind of area called a census-designated place. This means it's a group of people living together that the government counts as a single place for statistics.
Sunizona is about 10 miles east of Pearce. You can find it along Arizona State Highway 181, close to US 191. In 2020, about 233 people lived in Sunizona.
About Sunizona
Sunizona is a quiet area in Arizona. It covers about 9.16 square miles (23.73 square kilometers) of land. The people living here are part of a close-knit community.
The average income for families in Sunizona is around $22,500. This number helps us understand the economic situation of the area.
Historical Connections
Sunizona has a link to the Old West! A famous historical figure named Johnny Ringo is buried near Sunizona. He was known as an outlaw from the Old West. His story has even been shown in movies, like the 1993 film Tombstone.
Population Data
The population of Sunizona is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau every ten years. This helps us see how many people live in the area over time.
- In 2020, the population was 233 people.
