City of Phoenix

Phoenix is the 5th largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is also the state capital and the largest state capital in the United States in terms of population. It is the region's primary political, cultural, economic, financial, technological, and transportation center. The city is also known by its nickname, The Valley of the Sun because the city is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Residents of the city are known as Phoenicians.


The city has an estimated population of 2 million and spanning over 1330 square kilometers, causing this to result in a lower population density. The city of Phoenix is divided up into 15 urban villages. These urban villages are: Ahwatukee Foothills, Alhambra, Camelback East, Central City, Deer Valley, Desert View, Encanto, Estrella, Laveen, Maryvale, North Gateway, North Mountain, Paradise ,South Mountain and Rio Vista.


Phoenix is home to a large number of parks and recreation areas. Some of the notable parks include Big Surf in Tempe, Waterworld Safari in Glendale, Golfland SunSplash in Mesa, and the Oasis Water Park at the Arizona Grand Resort; formerly known as Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix.