Populations of Cities and Towns
Within Greater Phoenix Arizona.

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Greater Phoenix, known as "The Valley of the Sun" is located in Maricopa County, Arizona The Valley is comprised of 23 unique cities and towns and has a population of of 3,793,00 (2006) which is a 4% increase over 2005. Its population has increased over 39% since 1997 versus the US rate of about 12%.

The Valley of the Sun accounts for over 60% of the total population of the state of Arizona which is over 6 million. Maricopa County is the fourth most populous county in the US. In land mass it is the 14th largest county in the country at 9,220 square miles.

Following are approximate populations of the towns and cities that comprise the Greater Phoenix area. See Metro Phoenix map.

*Populations as of 2006.

Interesting Population Statistics.

Phoenix AZ is now the fifth largest city in the United States, larger than San Diego, Dallas, Philadelphia and San Antonio.

Chandler AZ is larger than Knoxville and Providence RI.

Gilbert AZ is larger than South Bend, Provo and Berkeley.

Glendale AZ is larger than Akron and Ft. Wayne Indiana.

Mesa AZ is more populated than Minneapolis and St. Louis.

Scottsdale AZ is larger than Montgomery and Des Moines.

Related Statistical Information.

Historical Population Chart & Trends
Phoenix Population Demographics