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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arizona | ||
| County | Maricopa | ||
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| - Mayor | Scott Smith (R) | ||
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| - Total | 133. Maricopa County (ˌmɛɹɨˈkoʊ̪pə is located in the central part of the U The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. This is a list of counties in Arizona. There are 15 counties in the U Maricopa County (ˌmɛɹɨˈkoʊ̪pə is located in the central part of the U A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Scott Smith is the name of Scott Smith (politician (born 1959 Canadian politician Scott Smith (musician (1955–2000 bassist of Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 13 sq mi (324. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 2 km²) | ||
| - Land | 132. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 93 sq mi (323. 7 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0. 2 sq mi (0. 6 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 1,241 ft (378 m) | ||
| Population (2006)[1] | |||
| - Total | 460,155 | ||
| - Density | 3,536. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 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/ | |||
Mesa (pronounced /ˈmeɪsə/ "MACE-uh") is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona and is a suburb of Phoenix, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Mountain Time Zone of North America keeps time by subtracting seven hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-7) during the shortest days of autumn Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks ImageArea_code_AZpng|right|Map of Arizona area codes in blue (and border statespoly 0 0 73 58 14 59 14 100 0 90 Area code 775 poly 73 58 68 92 64 92 58 88 48 88 51 125 Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Maricopa County (ˌmɛɹɨˈkoʊ̪pə is located in the central part of the U A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, 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 It is the third-largest city in Arizona, after Phoenix and Tucson. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Tucson (ˈtuːsɒn is the seat of Pima County Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast
Mesa is one of the United States' fastest-growing cities, and currently ranks as the 37th-largest. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The 2006 Census Bureau estimates put the city's population at 460,155. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [1]
The city has a larger population than better-known United States cities such as Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Saint Louis, or Saint Paul. Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U Mesa is the most populous suburban city in the United States; in North America, only suburban Mississauga in Ontario is larger. South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. Mississauga (ˌmɪsɪˈsɑgə) incorporated in 1974 is a City located in the Regional Municipality of Peel Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec When Mesa reaches build-out the city is expected to have a population exceeding 630,000. Build-out is an Urban planner ’s estimate of the amount and location of potential development for an area [2]
Although it has a large population, Mesa is a "bedroom community. A commuter town is an urban community that is primarily residential from which most of the Workforce commute out to earn their livelihood " Neighborhoods across the city are diverse — some areas have experienced urban blight, while others contain elaborate custom homes. Urban decay is a process by which a City, or a part of a city falls into a state of disrepair
Mesa was founded in January 1878 by Latter-day Saint (LDS or Mormon) pioneers and its population is still roughly one-tenth Mormon. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known TalkMormon#Latter Day Saint vs Latter-day Saint --> Mormon The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates one of its oldest temples in Mesa (the Mesa Arizona Temple). The Mesa Arizona Temple (formerly the Arizona Temple) is the seventh operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Mesa's elevation is approximately 1,241 feet (378 m) and is located at (33. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International 414889, -111. 831496)[3]. The city spreads over a mesa or plateau that stands about one hundred feet higher than Phoenix. A mesa ( Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic for "table" is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs In Geology and Earth science, a plateau, also called a high plateau or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting Thus, the name given to it by its Mormon settlers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 125. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 2 square miles (324. 2 km²), of which, 125. 0 square miles (323. 7 km²) of it is land and 0. 2 square miles (0. 6 km²) of it (0. 16%) is water.
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The first settlers in Mesa were probably the Hohokam Indians, who made life on the arid landscape of the region possible by developing an extensive canal system. Hohokam (ho-ho-KAHM Their probable descendnts, possibly including the Akimel O'odham, remained in the area. The Akimel O'odham or Pima are a group of American Indians living in an area consisting of what is now central and Southern Arizona ( USA Much later, Spanish missionaries and soldiers traveled through the area. Then, several groups of Mormon, or Latter Day Saints, pioneers settled in the area. Over time, residents from other areas of the Valley of the Sun also moved into Mesa, increasing its population further. 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
| City of Mesa Population by year[6] |
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| 1900 | 722 |
| 1910 | 1,692 |
| 1920 | 3,036 |
| 1930 | 3,711 |
| 1940 | 7,224 |
| 1950 | 16,790 |
| 1960 | 33,772 |
| 1970 | 63,049 |
| 1980 | 152,404 |
| 1990 | 288,104 |
| 2000 | 396,375 |
| 2006 | 447,541 |
As of the census[7] 2001 estimate, there were 442,445 people, 146,643 households, and 99,863 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 3,171. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3 people per square mile (1,224. 4/km²). There were 175,701 housing units at an average density of 1,405. 7/sq mi (542. 8/km²).
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.
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. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 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.
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. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 6. 2% of families and 8. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 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.
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The Superstition Springs Center is a shopping mall in East Mesa owned by Westcor. Superstition Springs Center is a shopping mall located in Mesa Arizona. This article is about a company in the United States For the energy project in Africa see the HVDC Western Power Corridor Westcor is a subsidiary of The It features an outdoor amphitheatre and fountain which convert to a stage. An amphitheatre (alternatively amphitheater) is an open-air venue for spectator sports concerts rallies or theatrical performances Anchor stores at the mall are Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Mervyn's, and Sears. This article is about a Department store chain For The Dillards a Progressive bluegrass band see The Dillards. J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores Macy's is a chain of mid-range American Department stores Its Flagship store in Herald Square, New York City has been billed Mervyns is an American Department store chain based in Hayward California. Sears Roebuck and Company, commonly known as Sears, is an American mid-range chain of International Department stores founded by Richard
An older mall, Fiesta Mall, is located in west Mesa, and also owned by Westcor. Fiesta Mall is a regional Shopping center in the US city of Mesa Arizona (part of the Phoenix metropolitan area) This article is about a company in the United States For the energy project in Africa see the HVDC Western Power Corridor Westcor is a subsidiary of The The mall's anchors are Dillard's, Macy's, and Sears. This article is about a Department store chain For The Dillards a Progressive bluegrass band see The Dillards. Macy's is a chain of mid-range American Department stores Its Flagship store in Herald Square, New York City has been billed Sears Roebuck and Company, commonly known as Sears, is an American mid-range chain of International Department stores founded by Richard It is located near several shopping centers, Mesa's Bank of America[8], and other retail stores, banks, and restaurants. Banc of America Securities Bank of America () is the largest bank by asset and second largest commercial Bank by deposits and Market capitalization in United An expansion of Fiesta Mall has been planned. [9]
Mesa Riverview is a new outdoor destination retail center in the northwestern corner of the city, near Loop 202 and Dobson Road. Mesa Riverview is an outdoor Shopping mall in the US city of Mesa Arizona (part of the Phoenix metropolitan area) State Route 202, or Loop 202, is the Beltway encompassing the eastern Phoenix, Arizona, United States Metropolitan area At build-out the center will include of 1,300,000 square feet (121,000 m²) of retail space. [10] The anchors include Bass Pro Shops, Cinemark Theatres, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot. Bass Pro Shops (Outdoor World is a privately held sports equipment and Outdoor recreation goods store headquartered in Springfield Missouri. Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores The Home Depot ( is an American Retailer of Home improvement and construction products and services Mesa Riverview also includes restaurants and specialty stores.
Several area freeways serve the Mesa area, such as U.S. Route 60, locally known as the Superstition Freeway, which runs between Apache Junction and Phoenix. US Route 60 is an east-west United States highway within Arizona. It is also served by SR 87 and bypass loops Loop 101, which skirts the western city limits as the Price Freeway, and Loop 202, which bypasses the city on the north and east. State Route 87 ( SR 87) is a north-south road that travels from SR 84 near Picacho Arizona northward to SR 264 near Second Mesa State Route 101, or Loop 101, (spoken as one-oh-one is a semi- Beltway encompassing much of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the United States State Route 202, or Loop 202, is the Beltway encompassing the eastern Phoenix, Arizona, United States Metropolitan area Public transportation is provided by Valley Metro with buses running Monday through Saturday only; Mesa is the largest U. About Valley Metro Organization Contrary to popular belief Valley Metro does not actually operate the majority of transit services in the region it is considered S. city with no public transit service on Sundays. Mesa is scheduled to be connected to the METRO Light Rail in December 2008 at Main and Sycamore, on the end of line section 5. METRO Light Rail is a Light rail system currently under construction in the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, Arizona Main at Sycamore will be a Light rail station on METRO Light Rail in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
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. For other airports with this name see Falcon Field. Falcon Field is a public Airport located five miles (8 km) northeast World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Boeing builds the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter at a facility adjoining Falcon Field. The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout 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 Sky Harbor International Airport is a joint civil-military public Airport located three miles (5 km east of the Central business district of Phoenix Phoenix-Mesa Gateway was formerly Williams Gateway Airport, and before that, Williams Air Force Base, which closed in 1993. Williams Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force (USAF base located in Mesa, and about 30 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona. Williams Gateway was announced as a new Focus City for Allegiant Air. Allegiant Air ( is an American low-cost Airline, owned by Allegiant Travel Co Service starts October 25th.
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 (incorporated as Mesa Unified School District #4 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, 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. Mesa Community College (MCC 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 In addition, the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University lies in southeast Mesa. Arizona State University (ASU Polytechnic is one of four Campuses of Arizona State University. Arizona State University ( ASU) is the largest public Research university in the United States under a single administration with total student This satellite campus enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students in scientific and engineering fields.
Mesa, Arizona has five sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):