Oro Valley Arizona Map

About Oro Valley, Arizona

Oro Valley is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 48,162. The population density is 523.2 people per km². Oro Valley is located at 32.3909°N, 110.9665°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85755.

Oro Valley unfolds at the edge of the Catalina Mountains, a sprawling expanse where the Sonoran Desert asserts its dominion with a palette of ochre and sage. It lies 5.0 miles north-north-east of Casas Adobes, AZ (from Casas Adobes, AZ: bearing 20°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-west of Catalina Foothills. Here, the landscape is a study in stark, enduring beauty. Saguaros, like stoic sentinels, punctuate the rolling foothills, their arms reaching towards a sky that burns with a fierce, dry light. The air, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a fine, mineral dust, a subtle testament to the ancient earth. Washes, dry for much of the year, snake through the terrain, hinting at the powerful, ephemeral force of monsoon rains. The very character of Oro Valley is shaped by this rugged topography, a place where human endeavor often feels like a delicate overlay upon a vast, untamed canvas. The story of Oro Valley is one of adaptation and growth, a community that has bloomed in the shadow of the Catalinas. Once a region of scattered ranches and sparse settlements, its modern identity began to coalesce as a desirable place to live and work, drawing residents and businesses alike. The local economy, while diversified, often finds its roots in technology and healthcare, sectors that thrive in this accessible yet distinctly Southwestern setting. The presence of world-class golf courses and resorts speaks to a conscious effort to blend natural beauty with leisure, while the nearby Pima Community College campus fosters a spirit of learning and opportunity. Oro Valley’s distinctive character is also marked by its commitment to preserving the desert environment, a value reflected in its numerous parks and natural areas, where the quiet hum of everyday life often gives way to the profound silence of the wild.

About This Oro Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oro Valley, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.390907, -110.966488. 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 Oro Valley and Pima County.

Detailed location data for Oro Valley includes the ZIP code (85737), telephone area code (520), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Amphitheater 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 Oro Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.