South Tucson Arizona Map
Explore South Tucson, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of South Tucson, Arizona
| City | South Tucson |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 32.199521 |
| Longitude | -110.968425 |
| Population | 4,613 |
| Density | 1734.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 85713 |
| Area Code | 520 |
| County Seat | Tucson |
| School District | Tucson Unified District |
About South Tucson, Arizona
South Tucson is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,613. The population density is 1734.3 people per km². South Tucson is located at 32.1995°N, 110.9684°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. South Tucson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 85713.South Tucson stretches across a parched, sun-baked expanse where the architecture of low-slung, colorful buildings mirrors the rugged intensity of the Sonoran landscape. It lies 2.9 miles west-southwest of Tucson, AZ (from Tucson, AZ: bearing 238°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south of Casas Adobes. Beyond the asphalt, the earth holds the heat of the day long after the sun dips behind the distant silhouette of the Santa Catalina Mountains, casting long, violet shadows across the arid basin. Dry, scrubby vegetation clings to the edges of the nearby Julian Wash, where the ground remains cracked and thirsty despite the occasional, violent arrival of monsoon rains that turn the dust into a brief, fragrant memory of moisture. The light here possesses a distinctive, crystalline clarity, sharpening the edges of every stucco wall and rusted fence until the entire horizon hums with the static of extreme heat.
South Tucson retains a singular, gritty persistence, defined by a history that remains deeply rooted in the cultural resilience of its people. The local economy relies on a mosaic of small businesses and culinary traditions that draw travelers to the vibrant corridors where the scent of roasted chiles lingers in the air. Daily life pivots around the John A. Valenzuela Community Center, a vital anchor for the neighborhood that pulse with the rhythm of public gatherings and seasonal festivals. While the Santa Cruz Valley defines the broader geography of the region, the character of South Tucson is found in the quiet, dusty intersections and the worn paths like the San Juan Trail that suggest a life lived in direct contact with the unforgiving, beautiful desert floor.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Selena Mural (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 031° NE
- El Paso and Southwestern Greenway (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 195° S
- Julian Wash Greenway (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 206° SW
- Flap (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 199° S
- B-52 Bomber Tail (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 000° N
- Santa Cruz River Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 281° W
- La Pilita Mural (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 343° N
- Community Mural (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 344° N
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 180° S
- Fox Theatre (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 353° N
- Battle of the Bulge (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 349° N
- JFK Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 349° N
- Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 354° N
- Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 350° N
- N.E. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 350° N
- Butterfly Mural (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 006° N
- 36th Street Corridor (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 260° W
- Museum of Art (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 016° N
- Tucson Mountain Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 231° SW
- The Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 349° N
- Legacy Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 046° NE
- Unscrewed Theater (Arts Centre) — 4.9 mi, 059° NE
- Roadhouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 052° NE
- Old Fort Lowell Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 053° NE
- Gates Pass (Viewpoint) — 8.0 mi, 282° W
- Saguaro National Park (National Park) — 8.2 mi, 298° NW · 89k acres
- Coronado National Forest (National Forest) — 10.1 mi, 020° N · 1.7M acres
- Pusch Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.3 mi, 014° N · 57k acres
- Saguaro Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.5 mi, 296° NW · 72k acres
- Ironwood Forest National Monument (National Monument) — 16.7 mi, 275° W · 190k acres
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About This South Tucson Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Tucson, Arizona. Coordinates: 32.199521, -110.968425. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for South Tucson includes the ZIP code (85713), telephone area code (520), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Tucson Unified District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
