City of Mesa
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Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona
Coordinates: 33°24′54″N 111°49′53″W / 33.415, -111.83139
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Maricopa
Government
- Mayor	Keno Hawker (R)
Area
- City	125.2 sq mi (324.2 km²)
- Land	125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²)
- Water	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Elevation	1,241 ft (378 m)
Population (2006)[1]
- City	447,541
- Density	3,536.6/sq mi (1,365.6/km²)
Time zone	MST (no DST) (UTC-7)
ZIP codes	85200-85299
Area code(s)	480
FIPS code	04-46000
GNIS feature ID	0007890
Website: http://www.cityofmesa.org/

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Mesa is one of the United States' fastest-growing cities, and currently ranks as the 38th-largest. The 2006 US Census estimated the city's population to be 447,541.^[1] It has a larger population than better-known United States cities (minus their suburban areas) such as Cleveland, St. Louis, Oakland, Miami, and Pittsburgh. Mesa is the most populous suburban city in the United States (if Long Beach, California is considered urban), and second most populous suburban city in North America, after Mississauga, Ontario. When Mesa reaches build-out the city is expected to have a population of about 630,000.^[2] Ten most populous cities in the United States Los Angeles San Jose San Diego Phoenix Chicago New York City Houston San Antonio Dallas Philadelphia The following is a list of the most populous incorporated places in the United States. ... Cleveland redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... “Oakland” redirects here. ... Miami redirects here. ... Pittsburgh redirects here. ... “Suburbia” redirects here. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... For the First Nation, see Mississaugas. ... Build-out is an urban planner’s estimate of the amount and location of potential development for an area. ...

Despite its large population, Mesa is decidedly a bedroom community. Neighborhoods consist of an array of diverse housing, including several mobile home parks. As with many American cities, some areas are inflicted with urban blight. In contrast, elaborate custom homes are found in parts of northeast Mesa. Commuters waiting for the morning train in Maplewood, New Jersey A bedroom community, dormitory town, or commuter town is a community that is primarily residential in character, with most of its workers commuting to a nearby town or city to earn their livelihood. ... Symptoms of urban blight: graffiti-covered abandoned and deteriorating buildings and garbage-strewn vacant lots. ...

Mesa was founded in January 1878 by Mormon (Latter-day Saint or LDS) pioneers and its population is still roughly one-tenth Mormon. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates one of its oldest temples in Mesa (the Mesa Arizona Temple), and the city is a hub for Latter-day Saints residing in the Phoenix Metro area. This article is about the history and use of the word Mormon. For information about the religious beliefs and culture of Mormons, see Mormonism. ... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... LDS temple in Mesa at night, showing the distinctive spireless design. ... A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and should not to be confused with the different, though similar term Latter Day Saint. ...

Geography

Mesa's elevation is approximately 1,241 feet (378 m) and is located at 33°24′54″N, 111°49′53″W (33.414889, -111.831496)^GR1. The city spreads over a mesa or plateau that stands about one hundred feet higher than Phoenix. Thus, the name given to it by its Mormon settlers. A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) is a current program that is building in schools around the United States. ... For other uses, see Plateau (disambiguation). ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 324.2 km² (125.2 mi²). 323.7 km² (125.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.16%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

History

The first settlers in Mesa were probably the Hohokam, who constructed canal systems to make living on the arid land possible. Their probable descendents, possibly including the Tohono O'odham, remain in the area. Much later, Spanish missionaries and soldiers traveled through the area. Several groups of Latter Day Saints pioneers settled nearby. Eventually, residents from other areas of the Phoenix valley moved into Mesa and the population grew on its own. [2] [3] Hohokam is the name applied to one of the four major prehistoric archaeological traditions of the American Southwest. ... The Tohono Oodham are a Native American tribe formerly known as the Papago who reside primarily in the Sonoran Desert of the southwest United States and northwest Mexico. ... A Latter Day Saint (LDS) is a person who identifies with the Latter Day Saint movement and is a follower of Mormonism. ...

Timeline

Daniel Webster Jones

• Circa 1 AD. The Hohokams arrived in the area. They built an extensive canal system.

• 1358. A large flood occurred, perhaps damaging the canal system.

• 1865. At a ferry west of present-day Val Vista Road, an establishment called Maryville was created. The ferry was used by soldiers.

• 1877. After Maryville was abandoned, a group of LDS pioneers arrived in March 1877 and settled in an area called Lehi (in the northwest part of present-day Mesa). The pioneers were led by Daniel Webster Jones, who had been asked by LDS officials to direct a party of people in establishing a settlement in Arizona.
• 1878. An 85-member LDS pioneer contingent called "The First Mesa Company" arrived from Utah and Idaho. Their leaders were named Crismon, Pomeroy, Robson, and Sirrine. They decided not to stay with Daniel Webster Jones' group in Lehi and moved southward and began to clear out the Hohokam canals.

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 2005 estimate, there were 442,445 people, 146,643 households, and 99,863 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,224.4/km² (3,171.3/mi²). There were 175,701 housing units at an average density of 542.8/km² (1,405.7/mi²). Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

The racial make-up of the city was 81.6% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 2.2% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.3% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 24.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 146,643 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

The population was diversified with respect to age with 27.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,817, and the median income for a family was $49,232. Males had a median income of $35,960 versus $27,005 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,601. About 6.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. Mesa's residents exhibit a great deal of economic diversity, with low-income areas constructed somewhat close to high-scale neighborhoods with expensive custom homes. The neighborhood "Marlborough Mesa", along with many other neighborhoods, have won a community award. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cultural attractions

LDS Mesa Arizona Temple

• HoHoKam Park Cactus League spring training home of the Chicago Cubs and former summer home to the now defunct Mesa Miners professional baseball team of the Golden Baseball League.
• Mesa Arts Center
• Mesa Amphitheatre
• Mesa Arizona Temple, a large LDS temple, where an elaborate Easter Pageant is held every spring.
• Museums
  • Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum - B-17 Sentimental Journey
  • Mesa Historical Society and Museum
  • Arizona Museum of Natural History
  • Sirrine House
• Public Libraries
  • Main Library (MN)
  • Dobson Ranch Branch (DR)
  • Red Mountain Branch (RM)

• Part of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was filmed in Mesa at the Golfland/Sunsplash waterpark on U.S. 60.

• Mesa is the home of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team during Spring Training.

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Amenities

Superstition Springs Center is a shopping mall located in Mesa, Arizona, featuring an outdoor amphitheatre and a fountain that converts to a stage featuring free concerts on Saturday evenings from May to August. In February 2002, the mall underwent remodeling to include exterior paint, interior paint, flooring, and lighting to create a new refined atmosophere with color, texture and regional imagery. It is owned by Westcor. The anchors at the mall are Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Mervyn's and Sears. The mall also features a multi-screen cinema and several smaller stores. Superstition Springs Center is a shopping mall located in Mesa, Arizona. ... The Colosseum in Rome, Italy. ... Westcor was founded in 1964 by Rusty Lyon, a developer who had a vision to revolutionize the shopping industry in the southwest. ... This article is about a department store chain. ... J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ... This article is about the R. H. Macy & Co. ... Mervyns is a neighborhood department store based in Hayward, California. ... Sears, Roebuck and Company is an American mid-range chain of international department stores, founded by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck in the late 19th century. ...

Fiesta Mall is also a shopping mall located in Mesa and owned by Westcor. The anchors at the mall are Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's,and Sears. Nearby are a multi-screen theater, several shopping centers, banks, restaurants, and retail outlets. Fiesta Mall is a regional shopping center in the U.S. city of Mesa, Arizona (part of the Phoenix metropolitan area). ... Westcor was founded in 1964 by Rusty Lyon, a developer who had a vision to revolutionize the shopping industry in the southwest. ... This article is about a department store chain. ... J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ... This article is about the R. H. Macy & Co. ... Sears, Roebuck and Company is an American mid-range chain of international department stores, founded by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck in the late 19th century. ...

Mesa Riverview is a new outdoor center in the northwestern corner of the city at Loop 202 and Dobson Road, consisting of 1.3 million square feet of retail. The anchors are Bass Pro Shops, Cinemark Theatre, Wal Mart, Home Depot, Bed Bath and Beyond, Petco, Office Max, Sports Authority, Jo Ann Superstore, and numerous restaurants and specialty stores. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Transportation

Mesa is served by U.S. Route 60, locally known as the Superstition Freeway, running between Apache Junction and Phoenix. It is served as well by AZ 87 and bypass loops Arizona Loop 101, which skirts the western city limits as the Price Freeway, and Arizona Loop 202, which bypasses the city on the north and east. Public transportation is provided by Valley Metro with buses running Monday through Saturday only. Mesa will eventually be connected in the Valley Metro Rail light rail project in 2008. U.S. Route 60 is an east-west United States highway, running 2,670 miles (4,300 km) from Virginia to Arizona. ... Apache Junction is a city primarily in Pinal County, Arizona, USA, with a small portion in Maricopa County. ... Arizona State Highway 87 is a north-south road beginning in Second Mesa, Arizona and ending at Interstate 10 exit 211, just south of Eloy, Arizona. ... State Route 101, or Loop 101, is a 61-mile (97 km) semi-beltway encompassing much of the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. ... State Route 202, or Loop 202, is the partially constructed beltway encompassing the eastern Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan area. ... Valley Metro, officially named the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA), is the system responsible for public transit in the area of Phoenix and Maricopa County, Arizona. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ...

Air service in the city is provided by two airports. Falcon Field, located in the northeastern part of the city, was established as a training field for British RAF pilots during World War II and was transferred to the city at the end of the war. Boeing builds the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter at a facility adjoining Falcon Field. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in the far southeastern area of the city, and provides alternate but limited air service to Sky Harbor International Airport. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway was formerly Williams Gateway Airport, and before that, Williams Air Force Base, which closed in 1993. Williams Gateway was announced as a new Focus City for Allegiant Air. Service starts October 25th. For other airports with this name, see Falcon Field. ... “RAF” redirects here. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is a leading American aircraft and aerospace manufacturer, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with its largest production facilities near Seattle, Washington. ... The AH-64 Apache is the United States Armys principal attack helicopter, and is the successor to the AH-1 Cobra. ... “AZA” redirects here. ... Sky Harbor International Airport (IATA: PHX, ICAO: KPHX) in Phoenix is Arizonas main international airport, one of the largest aviation facilities in the American Southwest and one of the top ten busiest airports in the country. ... “AZA” redirects here. ... Williams Air Force Base was the leading pilot training facility of the United States Air Force for many years, supplying 25% of all pilots. ... Allegiant Air is an American low fare airline, owned by Allegiant Travel Co. ...

Education

Almost all of the city of Mesa is served by public schools operated by Mesa Public Schools; however, a small southern portion is served by the Gilbert Public Schools, and a small western portion is served by the Tempe Elementary School District and the Tempe Union High School District. Mesa Public Schools is a school district based in the city Mesa, Arizona, United States. ... Gilbert Public Schools (GPS), previously known as Gilbert Unified School District (GUSD), is a school district based in Gilbert, Arizona, United States. ... The Tempe Elementary School District is a school district in Tempe, Arizona. ...

Mesa is also home to Mesa Community College, the largest of the Maricopa Community Colleges, which enrolls over 22,000 full and part time students. In addition, the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University lies in southeast Mesa. This satellite campus enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students in scientific and engineering fields. Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, is the largest of the 10 community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. ... The Maricopa County Community College District, in Maricopa County, Arizona, is one of the largest community college districts in the world. ... ASU Polytechnic is a branch campus of Arizona State University located in Mesa. ... Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research institution of higher education and research with campuses located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. ...

Trivia

• In the Pima language, Mesa is known as Mo:mli.
• Alternative/pop-punk band Jimmy Eat World is from Mesa.
• Punk band Authority Zero is from Mesa.
• Actress Danielle Fishel is from Mesa.
• MLB Players Adam Hyzdu and Russ Ortiz reside in Mesa during the winters.
• Country music legend Waylon Jennings is interred at the Mesa City Cemetery.
• The waterpark used in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is Golfland/Sunsplash on Country Club Drive at U.S. Route 60.
• Many scenes from the upcoming film The Kingdom were shot in Mesa, including segments on Loop 202 and the ASU Polytechnic Campus.

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Sister cities

Mesa, Arizona has five sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI): Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

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References

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External links

• Mesa city government.
• Mesa Arizona Convention and Visitors Bureau - Tourism
• City of Mesa Library on the Web.
• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
• Mesa travel guide from Wikitravel

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Cities	Apache Junction | Avondale | Chandler | El Mirage | Glendale | Goodyear | Litchfield Park | Mesa | Peoria | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Surprise | Tempe | Tolleson Maricopa County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Apache Junction is a city primarily in Pinal County, Arizona, USA, with a small portion in Maricopa County. ... Avondale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Boyd W. Dunn (R) Area  - City  58. ... El Mirage is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Elaine Scruggs (R) Area  - City  55. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Jim Cavanagh Area  - City  116. ... Litchfield Park is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Peoria is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... For other uses, see Scottsdale . ... County Maricopa County, Arizona Area  - Total  - Water 180. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... Tolleson is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ...
Towns	Buckeye | Carefree | Cave Creek | Fountain Hills | Gila Bend | Gilbert | Guadalupe | Paradise Valley | Queen Creek | Wickenburg | Youngtown Image File history File links Map_of_Arizona_highlighting_Maricopa_County. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Bobby Bryant Area  - City  145. ... Carefree is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Cave Creek is a town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... The world famous fountain of Fountain Hills, Arizona, spews water to a height of 562 feet, once per hour. ... Gila Bend (Spanish: Gila Ben, Oodham Pima: Hila Wi:n) is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Steven M. Berman Area  - City  43. ... Guadalupe is a town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Paradise Valley is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 14,558. ... Queen Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Government  - Mayor Ron Badowski Area  - Town  11. ... Youngtown is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ...
CDPs	New River | Rio Verde | Sun City | Sun City West | Sun Lakes A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... New River is a census-designated place located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Rio Verde is a census-designated place located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Sun City West is an unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Sun Lakes is an unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ...
Communities	Aguila | Anthem | Arlington | Circle City | Higley | Komatke | Laveen | Liberty | Mobile | Morristown | Palo Verde | Tortilla Flat | Waddell | Wintersburg | Wittmann It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Aguila is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, located on US 60 approximately 20 miles west of Wickenburg, or at approximately 50000 N. 510th Ave. ... Anthem, Arizona is the result of a Del Webb development on a large parcel of land adjacent to New River, Arizona. ... Arlington is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, located about 40 miles west of Phoenix. ... Circle City is an unincorporated retirement community in Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States. ... Higley is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Komatke (Oodham: Komadk) is an unincorporated settlement in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Estrella Mountains from Laveen, January 2004. ... Liberty is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, located about 30 miles west of Phoenix, and 6 miles southeast of Buckeye. ... Mobile is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Morristown is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, located about 50 miles northwest of Phoenix, at the junction of Arizona State Route 74 and US 60. ... Palo Verde is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, located about 40 miles west of Phoenix, and 6 miles southwest of Buckeye. ... Restaurant at Tortilla Flat Tortilla Flat, Arizona is a small community located in central Arizona northeast of Apache Junction. ... Waddell, Arizona is an unincorporated community in the far northwestern part of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area. ... Wintersburg is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, located about 50 miles west of Phoenix, and 15 miles west of Buckeye along Interstate 10. ... Wittmann, Arizona is a small, unincorporated community located along U.S. Highway 60 in the central part of Arizona, about 35 miles northwest of central Phoenix, and while technically located within the citys metropolitan area it is generally regarded by locals to be just outside of it. ...

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Climate | Economy | Education | Geography | History | People | Transportation Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, much of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Boyd W. Dunn (R) Area  - City  58. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Steven M. Berman Area  - City  43. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Elaine Scruggs (R) Area  - City  55. ... Peoria is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... For other uses, see Scottsdale . ... County Maricopa County, Arizona Area  - Total  - Water 180. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... Anthem, Arizona is the result of a Del Webb development on a large parcel of land adjacent to New River, Arizona. ... Apache Junction is a city primarily in Pinal County, Arizona, USA, with a small portion in Maricopa County. ... Avondale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Bobby Bryant Area  - City  145. ... This article is about Casa Grande, Arizona. ... El Mirage is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Eloy is a city located in Pinal County, Arizona. ... Florence is a town located in Pinal County, Arizona. ... The world famous fountain of Fountain Hills, Arizona, spews water to a height of 562 feet, once per hour. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Jim Cavanagh Area  - City  116. ... Gold Canyon is a census-designated place located in Pinal County, Arizona. ... Location of LAFB in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Maricopa is a city (during the 2000 census was a census-designated place) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. ... New River is a census-designated place located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Paradise Valley is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 14,558. ... Queen Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Sun City West is an unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Sun Lakes is an unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Black Canyon City is a census-designated place located in Yavapai County, Arizona. ... Carefree is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Cave Creek is a town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Coolidge is a city located in Pinal County, Arizona. ... Gila Bend (Spanish: Gila Ben, Oodham Pima: Hila Wi:n) is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Guadalupe is a town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Litchfield Park is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Superior is a town located in Pinal County, Arizona. ... Tolleson is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Government  - Mayor Ron Badowski Area  - Town  11. ... Youngtown is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. ... Maricopa County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Arizona. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D)