Concho Arizona Map

About Concho, Arizona

Concho is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population density is 14.0 people per km². Concho is located at 34.4753°N, 109.6059°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85924.

Concho rests in a high desert expanse where the land begins to swell towards the Mogollon Rim, a place painted in broad strokes of ochre and sagebrush. It lies 89.9 miles east-north-east of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 70°T), and is situated 14.1 miles west of Saint Johns. The sky here, vast and unburdened, often hangs a deep, almost bruised indigo as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, skeletal shadows from the sparse juniper and piñon pines. The air, even in the heat of the day, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and distant, unseen water. The terrain is a study in subtle erosion, where washes and arroyos have patiently etched their paths across the landscape, hinting at the powerful, if infrequent, rains that shape this country. Life in Concho moves with a quiet deliberation, dictated by the sun's arc and the slow turning of the seasons. The history of Concho is tied to the enduring spirit of those who sought sustenance from this challenging yet beautiful country. Ranching and agriculture have long been the bedrock of its economy, with the fertile pockets along its namesake creek offering a lifeline for hardy crops. While large-scale industry is absent, a deeper economic current flows through the independent spirit of its residents, many of whom find their livelihood in raising livestock or in the small businesses that cater to the immediate needs of the community. The legacy of the Apache people, whose ancestral lands stretch across this rugged terrain, is an unspoken presence, a deep resonance in the very character of the land. Concho, in its quiet way, embodies the resilience of life in a place where the elements demand respect and the rewards are earned with steadfast dedication.

About This Concho Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Concho, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.475313, -109.60594. 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 Concho and Apache County.

Detailed location data for Concho includes the ZIP code (85924), telephone area code (928), county seat of Apache County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Concho Elementary 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 Concho is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.