Why
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Why is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pima County, Arizona, with 122 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Charco, 7.7 miles E.
- 122residents (2020 Census)
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 14 / sq mipopulation density
- 85321ZIP code
About Why
Why is an unincorporated rural community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It lies near the western border of the Tohono Oʼodham Indian Reservation and due north of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Southern Arizona. It is approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of the Mexican border, where Lukeville, Arizona, and Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico, border each other, and 10 miles (16 km) south of Ajo, Arizona.
The population of Why at the 2020 census was 122.
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Why had 122 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 122 |
|---|---|
| Density | 14 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Why at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 122 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.96 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Coordinates | 32.2590° N, 112.7306° W |
| ZIP code | 85321 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0482670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Why
- Charco7.7 mi E
- Ajo12.8 mi NW
- Wahak Hotrontk22.1 mi E
- Pisinemo28.6 mi SE
- Kaka30.0 mi NE
- Ventana31.9 mi NE
- Ali Chuk32.2 mi S
- Maish Vaya35.4 mi E
- Santa Rosa40.3 mi E
- Anegam41.4 mi E
- Ak Chin42.2 mi E
- Theba46.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Why
What county is Why in?
Why is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Why, AZ?
122 people lived in Why at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Why, AZ?
The ZIP code of Why is 85321.
What towns are near Why?
Charco (7.7 mi), Ajo (12.8 mi), Wahak Hotrontk (22.1 mi), Pisinemo (28.6 mi), Kaka (30.0 mi).
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