Background
Tucson Arizona has something that few other towns in the United State possess: a diverse cultural mix of Anglo Saxon, Asian, African American, Mexican, Native American, and Spanish people, each contributing part of their heritage and culture to make Tucson a Mecca of cultural diversity. Set in the Sedona desert and surrounded by four mountains, Tucson is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the country. Every year, 2 million tourists visit Tucson, Arizona for the sheer beauty of the landscape and cultural experience found in this unique Southwestern town.
Tucson is situated in the southeast region of Arizona along the border of the Senora desert and the Santa Cruz River. The city lies at an elevation of 2,410 feet and is about 115 miles southeast of Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona. Arizona itself is the 6th largest state in America in terms of land mass. The city of Tucson occupies approximately 600 square miles of that land mass. The four mountains surrounding Tucson rise to levels over 9,000 feet, double the above-sea height of Denver, Colorado, “the Mile-high city.”
Fast Facts
- City population: 486,699
- Tucson surrounding area: 50,000
- State Nick Name: The Grand Canyon State
- Size: 600 sq.mi
- Median Household Income: 48,801
- Average Annual Rainfall: 12 inches
- Average Annual Snowfall: 0
- Average Temperature on January: 68
- Average Temperature in July: 105