El Capitan
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona
El Capitan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gila County, Arizona, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,764 ft (1,452 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Icehouse Canyon, 7.5 miles N.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 4,764 ftelevation · 1,452 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.8 km²
- 8 / sq mipopulation density
- 85539ZIP code
About El Capitan
El Capitan is a census-designated place in Gila County in the U.S. state of Arizona. El Capitan is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of the city of Globe. The population as of the 2010 U.S. census was 37.
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El Capitan had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Capitan at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gila County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.09 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2383° N, 110.7833° W |
| ZIP code | 85539 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0421900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Capitan
- Icehouse Canyon7.5 mi N
- Six Shooter Canyon8.9 mi N
- East Globe9.0 mi NE
- Dripping Springs9.4 mi S
- Pinal9.9 mi N
- Cutter11.0 mi NE
- Globe11.0 mi N
- Central Heights-Midland City11.3 mi N
- Miami12.0 mi NW
- Claypool12.1 mi N
- Copper Hill13.5 mi N
- Kearny14.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about El Capitan
What county is El Capitan in?
El Capitan is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of El Capitan, AZ?
48 people lived in El Capitan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Capitan, AZ?
The ZIP code of El Capitan is 85539.
What is the elevation of El Capitan?
4,764 feet (1,452 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Capitan?
Icehouse Canyon (7.5 mi), Six Shooter Canyon (8.9 mi), East Globe (9.0 mi), Dripping Springs (9.4 mi), Pinal (9.9 mi).
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