Map of Wenden CDP

Wenden is an unincorporated community in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 728 at the 2010 census, up from 556 in 2000. For statistical purposes the United States Census Bureau has designated Wenden as a census-designated place (CDP).

Wenden CDP overview:
Name:	Wenden CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Arizona
County:	La Paz County
Elevation:	1,867 ft (569 m)
Total Area:	14.94 sq mi (38.70 km²)
Land Area:	14.94 sq mi (38.70 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	458
Population Density:	30.65/sq mi (11.83/km²)
ZIP code:	85357
Area code:	928
FIPS code:	0481550
GNISfeature ID:	0013469

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History

Wenden has experienced two 100-year floods due to the flooding of the Centennial Wash. Residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground in the nearby town of Salome during these extreme rainfall events, in 2000 and 2010.

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Geography

Wenden is located in eastern La Paz County. U.S. Route 60 passes through the town, leading northeast 48 miles (77 km) to Wickenburg and southwest 30 miles (48 km) to Interstate 10 between Brenda and Quartzsite.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Wenden CDP has a total area of 14.9 square miles (38.7 km), all land.

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wenden has a desert climate, abbreviated “Bwh” on climate maps.