Nogales, Arizona

About Nogales

Set in the southern part of Arizona, Nogales is a close-knit town counting 19,965 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Nogales is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 959 residents per square mile.

📰 Nogales News Today

• James Manson Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Nogales, AZ - Nogales International Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• UPDATE: Two more bodies pulled from wash near Nogales; Tucson man dies in river Nogales International · Jul 18
• First-in-nation insect encountered in a commercial shipment of leafy greens at the Area Port of Nogales, Arizona U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov) · May 29
• Images - JTS-SB Marines Reinforce Southern Border Barrier in Nogales DVIDS · Aug 4
• Cocaine hidden in oven seized at Nogales port of entry KVOA · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Nogales Unique

• The only place in America named Nogales — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,965.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Nogales

• Denny's — american
• IHOP — breakfast
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• China Town Buffet
• El Zarape — mexican
• Exquisito — mexican
• La Esquina — mexican
• Las Vigas Steak Ranch
• Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant
• Rooster Wings And Sports Bar

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Primeria Alta History Museum · Museum
• Pete Kitchens Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nogales

• Ben Teyechea Park reviews ★
• Calabasas Picnic Area reviews ★
• Camp Little Park reviews ★
• City Hall Park reviews ★
• Eusebio Kino Park reviews ★
• Fleischer Park reviews ★
• Las Lagunas de Anza Wetlands reviews ★
• Library Park reviews ★
• Meadow Hills Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Nasib Karam Park reviews ★
• Nogales Border Plaza reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Nogales

• A J Mitchell Elementary School
• Challenger Elementary School
• Colegio Petite Arizona
• Desert Shadows Middle School
• EdOptions Preparatory Academy
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Mary L Welty Elementary School
• Mexicayotl Charter School
• Nogales High School
• PCJTED - Nogales high School
• PCJTED - Pierson High School
• Pinnacle Charter High School
• Robert Bracker Elementary
• Wade Carpenter Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Holy Cross Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Nogales

🏘️ Nearby Communities