Topawa, Arizona

Summary

Topawa (O'odham: name Ḍo Bawui translates as "Gathering Tepary Beans") is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 315 as of the 2020 census. Topawa is located on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southeast of Sells. Topawa has a post office with ZIP code 85639.[3]

Topawa, Arizona
O'odham: Ḍo Bawui
Location of Topawa in Pima County, Arizona.
Location of Topawa in Pima County, Arizona.
Topawa, Arizona is located in Arizona
Topawa, Arizona
Topawa, Arizona
Topawa, Arizona is located in the United States
Topawa, Arizona
Topawa, Arizona
Coordinates: 31°48′50″N 111°49′32″W / 31.81389°N 111.82556°W / 31.81389; -111.82556
Country United States
State Arizona
CountyPima
Tribe Tohono O'odham Nation
Area
 • Total5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
 • Land5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,467 ft (752 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total233
 • Density45.25/sq mi (17.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
ZIP code
85639
Area code520
GNIS feature ID12621[2]

Demographics edit

At the 2020 census there were 315 people, 101 households, and 70 families living in the CDP. The population density was 61 people per square mile. There were 140 housing units.

The median household income was $23,929. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,559.[4]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020233
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

Geography edit

Baboquivari Unified School District operates Baboquivari Middle & High School just outside Topawa CDP.[6][7]

Within the community is also located the San Solano Missions, the parish houses Catholic priests who serve the reservation.

Less than two miles from Topawa, the Tohono O'odham Nation also operates their Himdag Ki: Cultural Center and Museum.

References edit

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Topawa, Arizona
  3. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  4. ^ "Santa Rosa, AZ Profile: Facts & Data". Arizona.hometownlocator.com. 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Topawa CDP, AZ." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Where to find us." Baboquivari Middle & High School. Retrieved on September 13, 2018. "Baboquivari High School and Middle School Indian Route 19 Mile Marker 19.5 Topawa, AZ 85634"