Cibola Arizona Map

About Cibola, Arizona

Cibola is a locality in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 4.2 people per km². Cibola is located at 33.3164°N, 114.6650°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85328.

Cibola lies under a vast, sun-bleached sky, a place where the rugged contours of the desert meet the patient flow of the Colorado River. It lies 40.9 miles north of Yuma, AZ (from Yuma, AZ: bearing 357°T), and is situated 20.7 miles south of Blythe. The landscape here is a study in earth tones, ochre and rust bleeding into the pale gold of sun-baked sand and the muted greens of hardy desert flora. Mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, offer sparse shade, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cibola Valley mountains promises a horizon that stretches into eternity. The air itself feels dry and warm, carrying the faint, mineral tang of the earth and the whisper of wind that has sculpted this land for millennia. The history of Cibola is inextricably linked to the life-giving artery of the Colorado River, a lifeline that has drawn people to this arid expanse for generations. Once a vital hub for agricultural endeavors, its fertile soil, coaxed into productivity by irrigation, sustained a thriving economy built on cotton and other crops. Though the agricultural landscape has shifted, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet strength evident in the unhurried rhythm of daily life. The river, a constant presence, still dictates the pulse of Cibola, offering not just sustenance but also a sense of timeless continuity against the backdrop of the relentless desert sun.

About This Cibola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cibola, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.316421, -114.664957. 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 Cibola and La Paz County.

Detailed location data for Cibola includes the ZIP code (85328), telephone area code (480), county seat of La Paz County (Parker), and school district assignment (Bicentennial Union High School 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 Cibola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.