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Tonto Village, Arizona
Tonto Village, Arizona is located in Arizona
Tonto Village, Arizona
Tonto Village, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Tonto Village, Arizona is located in the United States
Tonto Village, Arizona
Tonto Village, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Gila
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,720 ft (1,740 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 209
 • Density 625.75/sq mi (241.37/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code
85541
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-74665
GNIS feature ID 35390

Tonto Village is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 209 people lived there.

Where is Tonto Village Located?

Tonto Village is found in the northern part of Gila County. It sits in a valley called Thompson Draw, which is south of the Mogollon Rim. The Mogollon Rim is a large cliff that stretches across Arizona.

The village is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Arizona State Route 260. This road can take you southwest about 15 miles (24 km) to a larger town called Payson.

Size of the Village

According to the United States Census Bureau, Tonto Village covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

What's in Tonto Village?

Tonto Village has a few local spots. You can find a restaurant there called the Double D Bar & Grill. The Hellsgate Fire Department Station 22 also moved to a new spot nearby. This fire station now has the only cell phone tower in the village.

There used to be a charter school and a church, but they have since closed. A road called Fire Control runs through the village. This road is the only way to get to the Diamond Point Fire Tower.

Who Lives in Tonto Village?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 209
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the population of Tonto Village was 209 people. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census.

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