Santa Cruz County, county in Arizona, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,808 inhabitants. The county was created 125 years ago in 1899. Its county seat is Nogales.
There are 3 city/town in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The largest city of Santa Cruz County is Nogales with a population of 20,107. Other cities include, Tubac population 1,191 and Patagonia population 881
Santa Cruz County is located in southern Arizona along the Mexico border. The county has a population of around 46,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns located in Santa Cruz County:
Nogales is the county seat and largest city in Santa Cruz County. It has a population of around 20,000 residents. Nogales straddles the U.S.-Mexico border and features landmarks like the Pimería Alta Historical Society Museum.
Patagonia is a small town in the Patagonia Mountains. It has a population of around 900 residents. Patagonia is known as an artist colony and features galleries and shops in town. Birdwatching is also popular with ecological preserves nearby.
Sonoita
Sonoita is located northeast of Patagonia. It has a population of around 850 residents. Sonoita has a Western ranch feel and is home to wineries along the Sonoita Wine Trail.
Smaller Communities
Some smaller communities in Santa Cruz County include Elgin, Lochiel, and Tubac. These rural areas have populations below 500 residents each.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Cruz County.
City Name | Title | Population |
---|---|---|
Nogales | City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border | 20,107 |
Patagonia | Town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States | 881 |
Tubac | Census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States | 1,191 |