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Greater Phoenix

Greater Phoenix is a region of surrounding . The total area accounts for 4.8 million residents and is the 11th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Phoenix and Mesa.

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is the capital of the state of , the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center.

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, population 518,000, is in Maricopa County. It is 's third-largest city, and is part of the Greater Phoenix urban complex.

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is a city in the state of . is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Glendale and Chandler.

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is one of the largest suburbs in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and is rapidly growing as a media/entertainment center in the Valley of the Sun. It was home to over 250,000 people in 2019.

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is a city in , and a medium-sized suburb of with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit.

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is a city of 180,587 in the Greater Phoenix area of , best known as the home of Arizona State University. Its younger, student-heavy population allows it to offer a vibrant nightlife that is relatively rare in Arizona.

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is in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix region of . With a population of 270,000 it is the largest town in the US. people. Once a railway town and the "Hay Capital of the World", is now a diverse suburban center, retaining its agricultural and railroad history and celebrating its "small town" feel.

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is a city inside of , . Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.

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is a city in , United States. It is a suburb of . The population was 95,294 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 118,186 in 2024.

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is a city in , , United States, adjacent to . As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 89,334, up from 76,238 in 2010 and 35,883 in 2000.

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is the main air gateway to and . It's a reasonably pleasant airport to wait in, with interesting art, some solid dining options, and therapy dogs roaming the concourses.

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is a city in , , United States. It is Arizona's second-largest city by area, and it is the westernmost suburb in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

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is a town in , United States. Known for its impressive fountain, once the tallest in the world, it borders the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and .

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is a small city in Greater Phoenix, best known for its proximity to the rugged Superstition Mountains.

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is a city in , , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 35,805, up from 31,797 in 2010.

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is a city in , United States. It is located 19 miles west of . As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,847, up from 5,476 in 2010.

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is a town in and counties in , United States. The population was 59,519 at the 2020 census, and is at a population of 83,700 as of 2024.

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is a small town north of and part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a popular destination for equestrians, bikers, and those seeking high-end resort lifestyles.

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is a town in , United States and part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The town motto, "where three cultures flourish", recognizes the town's roots in the Yaquis, Mexicans and descendants of the original farmers.

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is a town in , , United States. It is a town north of both and , located in the far northeast area of the Phoenix metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the town was 3,690.

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is a suburb 20 miles northwest of downtown , . It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Grand.

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is a large unincorporated community, built by Del Webb homes, in Greater Phoenix, . It is usually known as , Arizona.

Greater Phoenix

  • Type: Economic region with 4,190,000 residents
  • Description: metropolitan area in Arizona, United States
  • Also known as: “38060”, “Metro Phoenix”, “Phoenix metropolitan area”, “Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan statistical area”, “Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ”, “Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area”, “Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area”, “Salt River Valley”, and “Valley of the Sun”
  • Category: metropolitan statistical area
  • Location: , , ,
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Latitude of center
33.1859° or 33° 11′ 9″ north
Longitude of center
-112.0707° or 112° 4′ 15″ west
Population
4,190,000
Elevation
1,070 feet (326 metres)
Geo­Names ID
12213852
Wiki­data ID
Q3290452
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In Other Languages

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