Explore Corona de Tucson, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Corona de Tucson |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 31.950325 |
| Longitude | -110.783525 |
| Population | 9,240 |
| Density | 532.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85641 |
| Area Code | 520 |
| County Seat | Tucson |
| School District | Vail Unified District |
Corona de Tucson occupies a quiet expanse of high desert where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, pale sky. It lies 6.8 miles south-southwest of Vail, AZ (from Vail, AZ: bearing 213°T), and is situated 19.8 miles south-southeast of Tucson. The terrain is defined by its position within State Trust Land, an area that preserves the raw, unhurried character of the open range. Three miles to the east, the rugged contours of Sycamore Canyon break the flat horizon, while the distant Empire Mountains provide a jagged silhouette against the setting sun. The landscape remains dry and resilient, marked by the persistent growth of hardy scrub and the occasional silhouette of a saguaro catching the golden light of late afternoon. Water is a precious, fleeting visitor here, with the modest Simpson Tank resting five miles away to offer a brief respite for local wildlife.
Corona de Tucson reflects the slow evolution of a region that transitioned from vast grazing lands to a place of modern residential settlement. The local economy relies primarily on its connection to the nearby metropolitan centers, as residents find their livelihood in the diverse industries of the broader region while maintaining a quiet life at home. Historically, the land supported ranching operations that utilized the sparse vegetation and open spaces, leaving behind a legacy of self-reliance. Small-scale commerce and service-oriented businesses now serve the daily needs of those who choose to live away from the dense urban grid. Pantano Wash, flowing seven miles from the center, serves as a reminder of the seasonal water cycles that have long dictated the rhythm of growth and development in this arid environment.
Corona de Tucson fosters a culture defined by the independence and stillness that come with living in the high desert. People here tend to value the quiet, often spending their evenings watching the shifting colors of the sky as shadows lengthen over the scrublands. While the area does not hold grand monuments or theaters, the genuine beauty lies in the communal respect for the natural environment that surrounds every property. Life unfolds with a steady, predictable pace, far removed from the frantic pulse of larger hubs. Residents often find that the true character of the place is best experienced during the clear, cool nights when the stars reveal themselves with an intensity lost to more light-polluted regions.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corona de Tucson, Arizona. Coordinates: 31.950325, -110.783525. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Corona de Tucson includes the ZIP code (85641), telephone area code (520), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Vail Unified District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |