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San Luis, Arizona

San Luis is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, United States.
Population 35,257

Top Events in San Luis History

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1876Infrastructure
The issue was of national importance because it was reminiscent of Jim Crow Laws enacted in the southern United States between 1876 and 1965.
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1930Government
== History == The city was established in 1930 with the opening of a border-crossing station.
3
1980History
In the last twenty years it has registered an accelerated population increase, going from 1,946 inhabitants in 1980, to approximately 20,000 in the year 2005.
4
1990Infrastructure
San Luis, located in the southwest corner of the state directly adjacent to Mexico's Federal Highway 2 at San Luis Rio Colorado, was the second fastest-growing city or town in A...
5
1996History
From 1996 to 2006, the city was in a plagued by a wave of recalls.
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2000History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2000, there were 15,322 people, 6,525 households and 2,876 families residing in the city.
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2007Architecture
San Luis Detention Facility was opened in 2007.
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2009Education
Harvest Preparatory Academy opened its doors in August 2009.
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2010Education
In 2010, Gadsden students earned over $200,000 in college scholarships.
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2011Education
In 2011, over 140 students qualified for university courses.

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Historical Timeline

1876Infrastructure
The issue was of national importance because it was reminiscent of Jim Crow Laws enacted in the southern United States between 1876 and 1965.
1930Government
== History == The city was established in 1930 with the opening of a border-crossing station.
1980History
In the last twenty years it has registered an accelerated population increase, going from 1,946 inhabitants in 1980, to approximately 20,000 in the year 2005.
1990Infrastructure
San Luis, located in the southwest corner of the state directly adjacent to Mexico's Federal Highway 2 at San Luis Rio Colorado, was the second fastest-growing city or town in A...
1996History
From 1996 to 2006, the city was in a plagued by a wave of recalls.
2000History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2000, there were 15,322 people, 6,525 households and 2,876 families residing in the city.
2007Architecture
San Luis Detention Facility was opened in 2007.
2009Education
Harvest Preparatory Academy opened its doors in August 2009.
2010Education
In 2010, Gadsden students earned over $200,000 in college scholarships.
2011Education
In 2011, over 140 students qualified for university courses.
2012History
In January 2012, the city made national news when Alejandrina Cabrera, a city council candidate, was banned from running for office because it was claimed that she was not profi...

Did You Know?

1
San Luis is located in the state of Arizona.
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San Luis has a population of 35,257 residents.
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The population was 35,257 at the 2020 census.

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