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METROPOLITAN TUCSON AREA
The metropolitan Tucson area has a population of approximately 900,000 residents
and is comprised of several distinct incorporated and unincorporated communities.
The city's geography is a postcard image of cactus forests, rolling hills, and craggy mountains. National and State Parks and Forests ring the city.
Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States
and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers, and Anglo frontiersmen.
Tucson was formally founded in 1775, about the time the nation's forefathers were signing the Declaration of Independence. Locally, the city is still called the Old Pueblo
for the adobe fortress or "presidio" that marked its early borders.
Over the past three centuries, Tucson has grown from Native American farming community, to Spanish outpost, to dusty frontier town, to bustling, territorial days' railroad hub, to the mature Southwestern metropolis it is today while retaining its
“small town” feel.
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CATALINA FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY
The Catalina Foothills Community lies just north of the Tucson city limit in the beautiful foothills of the Catalina Mountains. This unincorporated area is home to several destination resorts, upscale shopping centers, golf courses and beautiful hiking trails with panoramic views of the city.
The Catalina Foothills area includes some of Tucson’s most desirable real estate and boasts one of Arizona’s most highly regarded public school systems. Further information about the Catalina Foothills School District can be found at http://www.cfsd.k12.az.us. |
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
The Town of Oro Valley was incorporated in 1974 and is located six miles north of the Tucson city limits. The valley was formed by the Santa Cruz River joining Gold Creek in the Catalina Mountains. It sits at an elevation of 2,620 feet, covers over 34 square miles and has a current population of nearly 40,000.
Oro Valley offers a broad range of community and cultural facilities including James D. Kriegh Park with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, racquetball courts and Little League fields; CDO Riverfront Park with tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields; and West Lambert Lane Park with a variety of natural hiking trails. See http://www.ci.oro-valley.az.us for further information about this vibrant community. |
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