Community: South Tucson

Introduction

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South Tucson is a mile-square community just south of dowtown Tucson, completely surrounded by the city of Tucson. Of the population of about 5,500, 83 percent are Mexican-American and 10 percent are Native American. South Tucson's ethnic character is evident in its widely known Mexican restaurants and its architectural styles, including colorful outdoor murals celebrating its ethnic heritage.

Located at the junction of Interstates 10 and 19 and on the Southern Pacific Railroad line from Tucson to Nogales, South Tucson is favorably situated for transport serving industry and commerce. I-19 is the main highway in the U.S. from Nogales.

South Tucson is a vital, if small part of the thriving Tucson metropolitan area (33rd largest in the nation). The University of Arizona is a short distance away. Davis Monthan Air Force Base and Hughes Missile Company are also nearby. The internationally known Arizona-Sonorna Desert Museum, just west of town, is one of the top 10 zoos in the country. Tucson also boasts a symphony, an opera, a major theater and several thriving small theaters. The Milwaukee Brewers' top farm team is the AAA Tucson Torors.

South Tucson co-sponsors the annual Norteño Music Festival and street fair which celebrates the music and culture of northern Mexico and United States border areas every Labor Day weekend.

ENTERPRISE ZONE AVAILABLE
DISTANCE TO PHOENIX: 117 miles
HIGHWAYS: I-10; I-19
ENTERPRISE ZONE AVAILABLE
INCORPORATED: Yes - 1940
ELEVATION: 2,389 feet
DISTANCE TO TUCSON: 1 mile
COUNTY: Pima County