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Phoenix is the largest city in the state of Arizona. It is the state capital. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 1,321,045. It is the the sixth most populous city in the United States. The census bureau esimated the population to be 1,388,416 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is gaining population at a rate of 1.21% per year.
The city is a part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area. It is the the seat of Maricopa county. It has an area of 474.9 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 33°26'54" north and 112°04'24" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 0455000.
Grand Canyon University, Western International University, Arizona State University West, Arizona Institute of Business and Technology, Gateway Community College, Phoenix College, South Mountain Community College and Paradise Valley Community College are in Phoenix. Pueblo Grande Ruin and Irrigation Sites are local sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport serves the city. Highways 10, 17 and 8 pass through Phoenix. The Agua Fria River and Salt River are near or in the city.
The city has a desert climate with an annual precipitation of 8.29 inches. Winters are generally mild with very little rain and summers are very hot with very little rain.
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