Sells
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Sells is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pima County, Arizona, with 2,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,392 ft (729 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ali Chukson, 4.1 miles E.
- 2,121residents (2020 Census)
- 2,392 ftelevation · 729 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.9 km²
- 230 / sq mipopulation density
- 85634ZIP code
About Sells
Sells (O'odham: Komkcʼeḍ ʼe-Wa:ʼosidk) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 2,799 at the 2000 census. It is the capital of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the home of several tribal businesses, such as Tohono O'Odham Ki:Ki Association. It was originally named Indian Oasis by cattle-ranchers/businessmen brothers Joseph and Louis Ménager in 1912. The Ménager brothers also built and ran the Indian Oasis Mercantile Store. The settlement took its present English name in 1918 to honor Indian Commissioner Cato Sells. The O'odham name means "tortoise got wedged".
Sells is near the Kitt Peak National Observatory.
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Sells had 2,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 230 per sq mi (89 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sells at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.23 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9209° N, 111.8709° W |
| ZIP code | 85634 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0465490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sells
- Ali Chukson4.1 mi E
- Ali Molina5.5 mi E
- Chiawuli Tak5.7 mi E
- Topawa8.2 mi S
- Gu Oidak9.0 mi W
- Nolic9.3 mi NW
- Comobabi10.2 mi NE
- Cowlic10.6 mi SW
- Haivana Nakya11.0 mi NE
- Ko Vaya11.2 mi N
- South Komelik15.3 mi S
- San Miguel20.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sells
What county is Sells in?
Sells is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Sells, AZ?
2,121 people lived in Sells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sells, AZ?
The ZIP code of Sells is 85634.
What is the elevation of Sells?
2,392 feet (729 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sells?
Ali Chukson (4.1 mi), Ali Molina (5.5 mi), Chiawuli Tak (5.7 mi), Topawa (8.2 mi), Gu Oidak (9.0 mi).
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