Guadalupe is a Yaqui Native American and Hispanic community between Phoenix and Tempe at the base of South Mountain.  The town proudly maintains a strong cultural and ethnic identity.  It is named for the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico.   Guadalupe was founded by Yaqui Indians around the turn of the century.  The Yaquis' had fled their traditional homeland along the Yaqui River in Sonora to avoid persecution and enslavement by the Mexican government under Porforio Diaz.  Many Yaquis entered Arizona and several villages were established.  Over the years many Hispanic families have also located in Guadalupe.        The town of Guadalupe was incorporated in 1975 and is approximately one square mile in area.  It will remain this size since it is "surrounded" by man-made boudaries; Interstate 10 and the city of Phoenix on the west; Baseline Road and the city of Tempe on the North; the city of Tempe on the South; and by the Salt River Project's Highline Canal on the East.      

Town of Guadalupe 9050 S. Avenida Del Yaqui Guadalupe,  AZ  85283 [602] 730-3080

      The Town of Guadalupe Homepage was created and produced by students of Tempe's Waggoner School who are Guadalupe residents. Click here to see the webmasters' page. Click here to go to the Waggoner School Homepage. Click here to contact us with any questions or comments.