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Topawa, Arizona

O'odham: Ḍo Bawui
Location of Topawa in Pima County, Arizona.
Location of Topawa in Pima County, Arizona.
Topawa, Arizona is located in Arizona
Topawa, Arizona
Topawa, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Topawa, Arizona is located in the United States
Topawa, Arizona
Topawa, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Arizona
County Pima
Tribe TohonoOOdhamNationflag.png Tohono O'odham Nation
Area
 • Total 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
 • Land 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,467 ft (752 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 233
 • Density 45.25/sq mi (17.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
ZIP code
85639
Area code(s) 520
GNIS feature ID 12621

Topawa (O'odham: name Ḍo Bawui translates as "Gathering Tepary Beans") is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 315 as of the 2020 census. Topawa is located on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southeast of Sells. Topawa has a post office with ZIP code 85639.

Demographics

At the 2020 census there were 315 people, 101 households, and 70 families living in the CDP. The population density was 61 people per square mile. There were 140 housing units.

The median household income was $23,929. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,559.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 233
U.S. Decennial Census

Geography

Baboquivari Unified School District operates Baboquivari Middle & High School just outside Topawa CDP.

Within the community is also located the San Solano Missions, the parish houses Catholic priests who serve the reservation.

Less than two miles from Topawa, the Tohono O'odham Nation also operates their Himdag Ki: Cultural Center and Museum.

See also

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