Marana, Suburban town in Pima County, Arizona, US
Situated at 607 meters elevation, Marana extends across 315 square kilometers of desert terrain northwest of Tucson in southern Arizona.
The area contains Las Capas archaeological site, featuring the oldest known cemetery in the American Southwest with continuous human settlement for 4,200 years.
The Marana Fall Festival brings together local vendors, families, and performers to celebrate seasonal changes through music, food, and community activities.
The Wild Burro Trailhead provides access to numerous hiking paths, connecting residents and visitors to the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert.
Railroad workers named this location Marana from the Spanish word maraña, meaning thicket, while clearing railway lines through the area.
Location: Pima County
Location: Pinal County
Location: Arizona
Inception: 1977
Elevation above the sea: 607 m
Website: http://marana.com
GPS coordinates: 32.43667,-111.22528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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