Guadalupe Arizona Map

About Guadalupe, Arizona

Guadalupe is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,272. The population density is 2557.7 people per km². Guadalupe is located at 33.3709°N, 111.9629°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85283.

Guadalupe, Arizona, rests low in the basin of the Salt River Valley, a place where the saguaro cacti, like stoic sentinels, cast long, sharp shadows across the ochre earth as the sun begins its descent. It lies 4.3 miles south-west of Tempe, AZ (from Tempe, AZ: bearing 226°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of Phoenix. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of creosote and dust, a perfume unique to the Sonoran Desert, and the distant hum of traffic from the urban sprawl beyond serves as a constant, low-grade counterpoint to the vast silence. The landscape itself is a study in subtle gradients, a canvas of muted browns and dusty greens interrupted by the occasional, defiant bloom of a desert flower, its vibrant petals a startling contrast against the parched terrain. The history of Guadalupe is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Salt River, a lifeline that has sustained life in this arid region for generations. Originally settled by Mexican Americans drawn to the fertile land, Guadalupe developed a strong community character built on hard work and shared traditions. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, has seen shifts, but the spirit of its people remains, a resilient thread woven through the fabric of this distinct desert settlement. Evidence of its agricultural past can still be seen in the remnants of irrigation ditches and the enduring connection to the land, a quiet testament to the enduring power of water in this seemingly unforgiving, yet ultimately life-giving, environment.

About This Guadalupe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guadalupe, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.37088, -111.962922. 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 Guadalupe and Maricopa County.

Detailed location data for Guadalupe includes the ZIP code (85283), telephone area code (602, 623), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment (Tempe 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 Guadalupe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.