Palominas Arizona Map

About Palominas, Arizona

Palominas is a locality in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 253. The population density is 55.1 people per km². Palominas is located at 31.3798°N, 110.1184°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85615.

Palominas unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the Santa Cruz Valley begins to widen, a landscape defined by the muted greens of mesquite and palo verde against the ochre of the earth. It lies 16.3 miles south-east of Sierra Vista, AZ (from Sierra Vista, AZ: bearing 138°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of Sierra Vista Southeast. The distant Chiricahua Mountains, a jagged silhouette on the horizon, lend a dramatic backdrop to the generally flat terrain, broken only by the occasional dry wash or the gentle rise of low hills. The air here carries a dry, mineral tang, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the sparse vegetation, giving the land a quiet, contemplative mood. It is a place where the sky feels immense, a vast canvas that can shift from the brilliant, almost painful blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset. The history of Palominas is inextricably tied to the agricultural endeavors that have long sustained this region, particularly the raising of cattle and the cultivation of crops that can withstand the arid climate. Ranching remains a significant thread in the local economy, with sprawling ranches dotting the surrounding countryside, their fences tracing invisible lines across the wide-open spaces. The legacy of the early settlers, who carved out a living from this challenging environment, is palpable in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and the deep connection to the land. While not a hub of bustling industry, Palominas possesses a distinctive character, one shaped by the enduring influence of its natural setting and the quiet persistence of its inhabitants.

About This Palominas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palominas, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.379823, -110.118411. 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 Palominas and Cochise County.

Detailed location data for Palominas includes the ZIP code (85615), telephone area code (520), county seat of Cochise County (Bisbee), and school district assignment (Palominas 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 Palominas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.