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Marana, AZ

Marana is a town in Pima County, Arizona, United States, located northwest of Tucson, with a small portion in Pinal County. According to the 2021 Census, the population of the town was 54,895. From 1990 to 2000, Marana was the fourth fastest-growing place among all cities and towns of any size in Arizona.

Marana is located at 32°23′12″N 111°7′32″W (32.386539, -111.125437).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 121.4 square miles (313.6 km2), of which 120.7 square miles (312.3 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.9 km2) (1.22%) is water.

The town extends along Interstate 10 from the line between Pinal and Pima counties to the Tucson city line, except for the area around the non-affluent unincorporated community of Rillito. The town has a history of farming and ranching. Marana is located in the Sonoran Desert and is surrounded by the Tortolita Mountains, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the Tucson Mountains.

As of the census of 2010, there were 34,961 people, 11,759 households, and 8,871 families residing in the town. There were 13,706 housing units and the racial makeup of the town was 81.9% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. 21.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 121.4 square miles (313.6 km2), of which 120.7 square miles (312.3 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.9 km2) (1.22%) is water. The town extends along Interstate 10 from the line between Pinal and Pima counties to the Tucson city line, except for the area around the unincorporated community of Rillito. The town has a history of farming and ranching. Marana is located in the Sonoran Desert and is surrounded by the Tortolita Mountains, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the Tucson Mountains. The Tucson Mountains and the western half of Saguaro National Park are located to the south. Phoenix is approximately 90 minutes northwest via Interstate 10.

In terms of health and wellness, Marana offers access to healthcare services through medical facilities and wellness centers. Pima Heart-Marana Clinic offers cardiac care services, including consultations, diagnostic testing, and treatment plans. DC Canyon Health and Wellness focuses on integrative medicine, offering services such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling. Body Works Pilates Studio specializes in Pilates classes and wellness programs to improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Banner Health Center provides comprehensive medical services, including primary care, imaging, laboratory services, and specialty care clinics. Northwest Healthcare offers emergency medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, imaging, and laboratory services. Oro Valley Hospital located nearby in Oro Valley, this hospital offers a range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and rehabilitation services. 

Population: 51,908. ZIP code: 85653, 85658, 85743. Elevation: 607 m. Area code: 520. Incorporated: 1977. Area: 121.4 square miles (313.6 km2)

Top Sites in Marana, AZ: Saguaro National Park, Tohono Chul | Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro, and The Golf Club at Dove Mountain.

FAQs

What is Marana, AZ is known for?

In the midst of its well-managed boom – which has drawn businesses, residents, and visitors in equal numbers – Marana has held onto its unique identity. There are numerous attractions nearby such as the one-of-a-kind Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, Old Tucson Studios, Tucson Premium Outlets, Topgolf Marana and the Titan Missile Museum. And that’s not to mention the signature community events, which include the Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy-approved Marana Gastronomy Tours, raptor releases, wine tastings, and free concerts that will keep you busy from sun up to sun down.

What Marana, AZ used to grow in the past?

When World War I created a need for cotton in the manufacture of cord, airplane fabric, and other war-related materials, Marana reinvigorated its agricultural roots and began growing more cotton and other crops. The organization that later became the Cortaro Marana Irrigation District was established in 1919. In 1920 Edwin Post, a newcomer from Michigan, drilled wells, installed a pumping plant, and constructed an extensive irrigation system. Between 1920 and 1924, many families migrated to the area to grow cotton. Wheat, barley, alfalfa, garden produce, and citrus have been cultivated since the 1940s, but the majority of Marana’s agricultural fields have always been devoted to cotton, which farmers called “desert snow.”

What is the history of Marana, AZ?

Archaeologists found evidence of about 4,200 years of continuous human settlement in the vicinity of Marana and the middle of Santa Cruz Valley. Many significant archaeological sites have been found near Marana. Spanish colonists began to inhabit this area in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over time they intermarried with Native Americans, and a class of mestizo settlers also developed. From the early years, mining and ranching were the chief economic activities. The area became part of the independent Mexican Empire established in 1821 (soon replaced by the Republic of Mexico).

Sources

Town of Marana

Wikipedia

Visit Arizona

Saguaro National Park

Tohono Chul | Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain

Pima Heart-Marana Clinic

DC Canyon Health and Wellness

Body Works Pilates Studio 

Banner Health Center 

Northwest Healthcare 

Oro Valley Hospital

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