Tucson is in Southern Arizona . It is in Pima County. The county seat is in Tucson. It is located in a desert valley surrounded by mountain ranges.

Tucson is a modern city, yet is still holds on to its Southwestern charm. It is Arizona 's oldest city, thus its nickname "Old Pueblo". Tucson is the second largest city in the state.

Tucson boasts the best of both worlds..the progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town.

The name Tucson originates via Spanish  meaning "Black Base," a reference to the mostly volcanic mountains on the west side of the city. Tucson is sometimes referred to as "The Old Pueblo."

Tucson has been continuously settled for over 12,000 years. It celebrates a diversity of cultures, architecture, and peoples. Yet, it is one of the "Mega-Trend" cities of the 21st Century: the Optics Valley, premier health services center for the Southwest, the Astronomy center of the world, home of a premier research institution - University of Arizona, and a tourism destination.

Tucson boasts the best of both worlds...the progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town. Tucson's rich cultural heritage centers around a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American influences. Blessed with the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and an unsurpassed climate of 360 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a rare lifestyle and are committed to preserving that quality of life.

The City of Tucson is committed to providing quality municipal services which promote a healthy community, offer opportunities for participation and leisure and enable citizens to prosper at work and at home.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $144,400

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2005: 515,526. Tucson covers 195.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 2,389 feet above sea level.

Climate

Tucson, AZ climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is June with an average maximum temperature of 99.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 37.10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Tucson is 11.41 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 2.29 Inches.

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