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Nogales is a city in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The population was 20,837 at the 2010 census and an estimated 20,103 in 2019. Nogales forms part of the larger Tucson–Nogales combined statistical area, with a total population of 1,027,683 as of the 2010 Census. The city is the county seat of Santa Cruz County.

Nogales forms Arizona's largest transborder agglomeration with its adjacent, much larger twin Nogales, Sonora, across the Mexican border. The southern terminus of Interstate 19 is located in Nogales at the U.S.–Mexico border; the highway continues south into Mexico as Mexico Federal Highway 15. The highways meeting in Nogales are a major road intersection in the CANAMEX Corridor, connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Nogales also is the beginning of the Arizona Sun Corridor, an economically important trade region stretching from Nogales to Prescott, including the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas.

The name Nogales is derived from the Spanish word for 'walnut' or 'walnut tree'. It refers to the large stands of walnut trees that once stood in the mountain pass where Nogales is located. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.8 sq mi (54 km2), all land. Nogales was at the beginning of the 1775–1776 Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition as it entered the present-day U.S. from New Spain, and the town is now on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. On the second floor of the 1904 Nogales Courthouse is a small room dedicated to the 1775–1776 Anza Expedition.

As of the 2010 census, there were 20,878 people, 5,985 households, and 4,937 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,002.1 inhabitants per square mile (386.9/km2). There were 6,501 housing units at an average density of 312.0/sq mi (120.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.7% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 24.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 95.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Nogales has a semi-arid steppe climate (Köppen BSh/BSk), which is less hot and more rainy than a typical arid climate such as Phoenix. In the winter months, Nogales averages daily maximum temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, with December averaging daily highs of around 65 °F (18 °C). Lows typically settle just above the freezing mark (32 °F or 0 °C) on a majority of nights, but it is not uncommon to see temperatures tumble below 25 °F (−4 °C) on some winter nights.

Nogales prioritizes the well-being of its residents, with access to various health and wellness facilities and services. Aura Hair Organic Studio offers various services including massages, facials, body treatments, and hair services. Natural Healing Massage Therapy specializing in therapeutic massage, this center offers relaxation massages, deep tissue massages, and other bodywork techniques. Studio One Eleven, apart from chiropractic services, also offers therapeutic massages and wellness programs. Integral Breath Therapy offers holistic treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling. Alicia's Hair & Nails offers spa services like facials and waxing, adding a touch of relaxation to their beauty treatments. Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital is a full-service hospital offering a range of medical services including emergency care, surgery, imaging, and specialized treatments.

Population: 19,833 (2022). Elevation: 3,829 ft. ZIP code: 85621. Area code: 520. Area: 20.8 sq mi (54 km2)

Top sites in Nogales, AZ: Pimeria Alta Historical Society, Tumacácori National Historical Park, and Nogales Art Museum.

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What is the difference between Nogales Arizona, AZ and Nogales Mexico?

NOGALES, Ariz. (NewsNation Now) — Nogales, Mexico, and Nogales, Arizona, share a name but are divided by wired fencing and an iron wall that overlooks both the quiet American residential area and bustling Mexican city. The Nogales wall dates back more than a century and has taken on different forms throughout history. According to a New York Times report, both Nogaleses went to war for one day in 1918 after an American guard shot a Mexican citizen at the border crossing. After that, both governments agreed to construct a permanent chain-link fence between them. 

What is the history of Nogales, AZ?

Nogales was at the beginning of the 1775–1776 Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition as it entered the present-day U.S. from New Spain, and the town is now on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. On the second floor of the 1904 Nogales Courthouse is a small room dedicated to the 1775–1776 Anza Expedition. In 1841, a land grant from the Mexican government to the Elías family established Los Nogales de Elías. Following the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, Nogales became a part of the United States of America. In 1880, Russian-Jewish immigrants Isaac and Jacob Isaacson homesteaded the trading post of Isaacson, Arizona, at present-day Nogales. The U.S. Postal Service opened the Isaacson post office but renamed it as Nogales in 1883. 

What makes Nogales, AZ popular?

The Santa Cruz County Historical Courthouse on Morley Street/Court Street has the statue of Lady Justice on top of the building. The Nogales version of Lady Justice is not wearing a blindfold. Interesting architecture and historical homes along Crawford and Court Streets provide a glimpse of border life at its peak during that period. A day trip to old Nogales, Sonora reveals many of the same architectural uniqueness. Several state parks and recreation areas are located close to Nogales, including Patagonia State Park, Peña Blanca Lake, Parker Canyon Lake, and Coronado National Forest.

Sources

City of Nogales

Wikipedia

News Nation Now

Pimeria Alta Historical Society

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Nogales Art Museum

Aura Hair Organic Studio

Natural Healing Massage Therapy

Studio One Eleven

Integral Breath Therapy

Alicia's Hair & Nails

Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital

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