San Luis Arizona Map

About San Luis, Arizona

San Luis is a locality in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 37,337. The population density is 410.9 people per km². San Luis is located at 32.4870°N, 114.7822°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85336.

San Luis bakes under a sky that bleeds orange and ochre at dusk, a vast, indifferent canvas stretched taut over a land that knows the sun’s relentless kiss. It lies 18.9 miles south-south-west of Yuma, AZ (from Yuma, AZ: bearing 209°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-west of Somerton. The terrain here is a study in parched resilience, a low-lying expanse where the Gila River, a silver thread in the shimmering heat haze, has long since surrendered most of its flow to the thirsty earth. Sparse, hardy vegetation, tenacious scrub and the occasional stoic mesquite, dots the landscape, their shadows stretching long and skeletal as the day wanes. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of ancient dust and the promise of a cool, star-dusted night. This is a place where the horizon feels infinite, a boundary that recedes the closer you approach it, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant hum of agricultural machinery or the solitary call of a desert bird. The story of San Luis is written in the fertile soil it now cultivates, a legacy born from the very water that once carved its channels. Once a region defined by the ebb and flow of the Gila, its modern character is inextricably linked to the agricultural boom that transformed arid tracts into verdant fields. This transformation, fueled by irrigation and immigrant labor, has shaped the local economy, a vibrant, hardworking spirit that echoes in the bustling markets and the constant motion of produce heading north. For generations, families have toiled under the sun, coaxing life from the seemingly barren ground, their efforts a quiet testament to human perseverance. The vibrant cultural tapestry of San Luis is a rich blend of traditions, a testament to the diverse hands that have shaped its present, a continuous unfolding of life against a backdrop of timeless desert beauty.

About This San Luis Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of San Luis, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 San Luis and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for San Luis includes the ZIP code (85634), telephone area code (520, 480), county seat of Yuma County (Yuma), and school district assignment (Yuma 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 San Luis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.