Topawa (O'odham: name Ḍo Bawui translates as "Gathering Tepary Beans") is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 315 as of the 2020 census. Topawa is located on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southeast of Sells. Topawa has a post office with ZIP code 85639.[3]

Topawa, Arizona O'odham: Ḍo Bawui
Census-designated place
Location of Topawa in Pima County, Arizona.
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Coordinates: 31°48′50″N 111°49′32″W
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Pima
Tribe	Tohono O'odham Nation
Area [1]
• Total	5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
• Land	5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,467 ft (752 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	233
• Density	45.25/sq mi (17.47/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
ZIP code	85639
Area code	520
GNIS feature ID	12621[2]

Demographics

At the 2020 census there were 315 people, 101 households, and 70 families living in the CDP. The population density was 61 people per square mile. There were 140 housing units.

The median household income was $23,929. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,559.[4]

Geography

Baboquivari Unified School District operates Baboquivari Middle & High School just outside Topawa CDP.[6][7]

Within the community is also located the San Solano Missions, the parish houses Catholic priests who serve the reservation.

Less than two miles from Topawa, the Tohono O'odham Nation also operates their Himdag Ki: Cultural Center and Museum.

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