Contention, Arizona
Contention: ghost town in Cochise County, Arizona.
About
Contention is a town located in the county of Cochise in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Quick Facts about Contention
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.7690,-110.2020 |
| Altitude | 3,799 feet / 1158 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:56:16 (17th September 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Contention is located at 31°46'8"N 110°12'7"W (31.7689800, -110.2020200).
Contention map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Contention, AZ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104425 | Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista (AZ) | 85635-2317 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Contention, AZ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN | Benson | 105 E. 4th Street | RAIL |
| TUS | Tucson | 400 North Toole Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Contention.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tombston Post Office | Tombstone (AZ) | 85638 |
Other cities in Cochise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cochise County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 43,948 | A city in Cochise County, Arizona. |
| Douglas | 16,458 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Bisbee | 5,154 | City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Benson | 4,890 | City in Arizona |
| Willcox | 3,508 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Whetstone | 2,617 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Pirtleville | 1,744 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Huachuca City | 1,734 | Town of the United States |
| Tombstone | 1,310 | City in Arizona, USA |