Tubac Arizona Map

About Tubac, Arizona

Tubac is a locality in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,294. The population density is 44.4 people per km². Tubac is located at 31.6126°N, 111.0459°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85646.

Tubac unfolds under a vast, azure sky, a place where the Santa Cruz River whispers through a landscape painted in ochre and sage. It lies 24.4 miles south-south-west of Sahuarita, AZ (from Sahuarita, AZ: bearing 193°T), and is situated 3.1 miles north of Tumacacori. The terrain here is a study in subtle erosion, the rolling foothills of the Tumacacori Mountains giving way to a broad, sun-drenched valley. Ancient cottonwoods, their leaves a vibrant green against the arid earth, line the riverbanks, offering a cool, dappled respite from the persistent warmth. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust, creosote, and the faint, sweet perfume of desert blooms that emerge after a rare, life-giving rain. Life in Tubac moves at a pace dictated by the sun's arc, a gentle cadence that invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for the enduring beauty of the Sonoran Desert. This is a place with roots reaching deep into history, a Spanish presidio established in 1752 that marked the northernmost point of New Spain. Echoes of that frontier past linger in the adobe walls and the very spirit of Tubac, a spirit that has weathered centuries of change. Today, its character is defined by a thriving arts community, a vibrant hub where galleries and studios showcase the work of local artisans, their creations often inspired by the raw, untamed beauty of the surrounding land. The local economy, while diversified, still carries a thread of its agricultural heritage, with nearby ranches and farms contributing to the region's bounty, a bounty that often finds its way onto the tables of Tubac's charming restaurants. The old mission, a silent sentinel on a nearby rise, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring faith and resilience of those who first settled this sun-baked corner of Arizona.

About This Tubac Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tubac, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.61259, -111.045924. 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 Tubac and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Tubac includes the ZIP code (85646), telephone area code (520), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Nogales), and school district assignment (Santa Cruz Valley 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 Tubac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.