Avra Valley Arizona Map

About Avra Valley, Arizona

Avra Valley is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,277. The population density is 109.8 people per km². Avra Valley is located at 32.4378°N, 111.3154°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85653.

Avra Valley unfolds as a wide, sun-drenched basin, cradled by the rugged, ancient peaks of the Tucson Mountains to the east and the jagged scarps of the Silverbell Mountains to the west. It lies 5.2 miles west of Marana, AZ (from Marana, AZ: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-north-west of Picture Rocks. The land itself breathes a dry, resilient spirit, a canvas of ochre and sagebrush punctuated by the stoic arms of saguaros reaching towards an impossibly vast sky. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, mineral tang, a whisper of the earth's deep secrets, and the light, as it begins its descent, paints the surrounding mountains in hues of rose and deep violet, softening the harsh contours into a dreamlike panorama. Occasional stands of mesquite, their thorny branches a testament to perseverance, offer scant shade, their roots delving deep for sustenance in this arid embrace. This is a place where the ghosts of ancient peoples still seem to drift on the hot wind, their presence felt in the scattered shards of pottery and the faint outlines of long-gone settlements. Later, the relentless pursuit of mineral wealth etched itself into the landscape, leaving behind the husks of abandoned mines and the lingering scent of sulfur. Today, Avra Valley’s economy is largely tied to the cultivation of its fertile, albeit thirsty, soil, with cotton fields and pecan orchards stretching out in ordered rows, a vibrant green against the muted desert palette. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, an unhurried cadence that allows for contemplation of the enduring beauty of this starkly magnificent corner of Arizona.

About This Avra Valley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Avra Valley, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Avra Valley and Pima County.

Detailed location data for Avra Valley includes the ZIP code (85653), telephone area code (435), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Marana Unified District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Avra Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.