Wenden, Arizona facts for kids
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Wenden, Arizona
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Location in La Paz County and the state of Arizona
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 Wenden, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | La Paz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.94 sq mi (38.70 km2) |
| • Land | 14.94 sq mi (38.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 30.65/sq mi (11.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85357
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-81550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0013469 |
Wenden is a small place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government uses for counting people. In 2020, about 458 people lived in Wenden.
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History of Wenden
Wenden has faced big floods in the past. These were called "100-year floods" because they were very rare and powerful. They happened when a lot of rain fell, causing the Centennial Wash to overflow.
During these floods, in 2000 and 2010, people living in Wenden had to move to higher ground. They went to the nearby town of Salome to stay safe.
Geography of Wenden
Wenden is located in the eastern part of La Paz County. A main road, U.S. Route 60, goes right through the community.
If you drive northeast on Route 60, you will reach Wickenburg in about 48 miles. If you drive southwest, you will get to Interstate 10 in about 30 miles. This interstate is between the towns of Brenda and Quartzsite.
The total area of Wenden is about 14.94 square miles (38.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Wenden's Climate
Wenden has a desert climate. This means it gets a lot of sunshine all year long. The air is usually stable and there is high pressure. This type of climate is known for being very dry and hot.
Wenden's Population and People
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| 2020 | 458 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 556 people living in Wenden. They lived in 207 homes. About 150 of these homes were families.
The population count in 2000 showed that about 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Wenden was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Wenden (Arizona) para niños
