Marana Arizona Map

About Marana, Arizona

Marana is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 56,938. The population density is 172.9 people per km². Marana is located at 32.4367°N, 111.2254°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85653.

Marana breathes the ancient quiet of the Sonoran Desert, a vast expanse where the earth itself seems to hold its breath under a sky that bleeds from pale azure to fiery ochre. It lies 15.4 miles west-north-west of Oro Valley, AZ (from Oro Valley, AZ: bearing 282°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Picture Rocks. Rolling hills, softened by millennia of wind and sun, cradle dry washes that, after a rare deluge, briefly transform into silver ribbons. Saguaros, like stoic sentinels, stand watch over the rugged terrain, their arms reaching towards the heavens, testament to a resilience honed by the unforgiving yet beautiful landscape. The air here carries the scent of creosote after a rain, a perfume as elemental as the dust that settles on everything, a constant reminder of the wild heart beating beneath Marana’s burgeoning edges. The roots of Marana run deep into a history shaped by both the bounty and the challenges of this arid land. Once a vital stop along the Southern Pacific Railroad, its economy has long been tied to the fertile lands irrigated by the Santa Cruz River, a lifeline that has sustained agriculture for generations. Today, Marana continues to honor that legacy, with vast agricultural fields producing cotton and lettuce, a verdant contrast to the surrounding desert. Yet, the town also embraces the future, with a growing presence in technology and distribution, a modern pulse beating alongside the enduring spirit of the desert. The Tortolita Mountains, a majestic backdrop to everyday life in Marana, offer a constant invitation to explore, their rugged trails and sweeping vistas a reminder of the enduring natural beauty that defines this corner of Pima County.

About This Marana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marana, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.436738, -111.225382. 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 Marana and Pima County.

Detailed location data for Marana includes the ZIP code (85653), telephone area code (520), 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 Marana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.