Cities & Towns in Santa Cruz County, AZ

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

Nogales
Nogales

Nogales, City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Tubac
Tubac

Tubac, Census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States

Patagonia
Patagonia

Patagonia, Town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States

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

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

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.

All Santa Cruz County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Cruz County.

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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