Where Is Sonoran Desert Located?

The Sonoran Desert occurs primarily in Mexico. More than two-thirds of its total area is in Baja California and the state of Sonora. In the United States, most of the Sonoran Desert can be found in the southern third of Arizona, with small areas in southeastern California.

What is the geographical location of the Sonoran Desert?

The Sonoran Desert as currently defined covers approximately 100,000 square miles (260,000 sq. km.) and includes most of the southern half of Arizona, southeastern California, most of the Baja California peninsula, the islands of the Gulf of California, and much of the state of Sonora, Mexico.

What cities in AZ are in the Sonoran Desert?

Pages in category "Populated places in the Sonoran Desert"
  • Ajo, Arizona.
  • Amado, Arizona.
  • Ambos Nogales.
  • Anegam, Arizona.
  • Apache Junction, Arizona.
  • Arivaca Junction, Arizona.
  • Arizola, Arizona.
  • Avondale, Arizona.
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