Interesting Facts about the Geography and Areas of Tucson
Geographical Facts
Individuals or families interested in buying Tucson real estate should get to know a little bit about the beautiful geography and different areas of the city. Tucson is 195 square miles of land that is surrounded by the Santa Catalina Mountains on the north side, the Rincon Mountains on the east side, and the Tucson mountains on the west side of the city. Tucson is approximately 2,643 feet above sea level.
The city of Tucson is located in Pima County in the state of Arizona. Tucson is located fairly close to Phoenix only being 118 miles apart from each other. Tucson is only 60 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The overall population of the city is 520,116.
Downtown Tucson
Many of the families who own Tucson real estate enjoy going to the downtown region. Downtown Tucson has recently begun undergoing a revitalization project named Rio Nuevo. This project will be the building of a large retail center that has been in talks for over ten years now. The whole downtown area is split into four different districts.
There are several major attractions in the downtown Tucson area, including the Hotel Congress, Art Deco Fox Theatre, and St. Augustine Cathedral.
Western Tucson
Many people who live in Tucson homes in the western part of the city enjoy a few of the Tucson Mountains. One of the main attractions that draw people to this side of the city is the International Wildlife Museum. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a great place to take your children to show them all of the different kinds of wildlife indigenous to the city of Tucson and the state of Arizona. One of the most famous animal exhibits is the mountain lion exhibit. The west side of Arizona is also home to Sentinel Peak, where many people often go to watch sunsets and sunrises.
