Where is Nogales, Arizona, USA?

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Where is Nogales Located? - Nogales is a city located in the Santa Cruz County of Arizona, United States. Nogales lies between 35.2144 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1972 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Nogales, Arizona

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Where is Nogales Located?

Nogales is a city located in the Santa Cruz County of Arizona, United States. Nogales lies between 35.2144 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1972 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Nogales city is 19770 people and the city has a total area of 20.81 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Colleges and Universities Near Nogales, Arizona

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Pima Community College – Desert Vista CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, general education, and technical programs
University of ArizonaPublicUniversityResearch, agriculture, medicine, sciences, and engineering
Cochise CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce programs, and associate degrees
Arizona State UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, technology, research, and online education
Northern Arizona UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, environmental sciences, and liberal arts

Waterbodies Near Nogales, Arizona

Santa Cruz River, Patagonia Lake, Sonoita Creek, Peña Blanca Lake, and nearby desert waterways of Santa Cruz County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Nogales

Nogales High School athletic facilities, War Memorial Stadium, local recreation parks, and nearby Santa Cruz County sports facilities.

Nogales, Arizona — Key Historical Facts

  • The Nogales area has a long history connected to Indigenous communities, including the Tohono O'odham and other Native peoples of southern Arizona.
  • The city developed along the international border with Mexico and became an important trade and transportation center.
  • Nogales was incorporated in 1893 and grew through mining, ranching, commerce, and cross-border trade.
  • The arrival of rail transportation in the late nineteenth century contributed to the city's economic development.
  • Nogales became a major port of entry between Arizona and the Mexican city of Nogales, Sonora.
  • Today, Nogales is recognized for international trade, cultural connections, historic sites, and access to southern Arizona's natural landscapes.

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