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| − | '''Phoenix''' is the capital and the largest city of [[Arizona]]. With a population of 1.7 million, Phoenix is now the 5th largest city in the [[United States]]. | + | '''Phoenix''' is the capital and the largest city of [[Arizona]]. With a population of 1.7 million, Phoenix is now the 5th largest city in the [[United States]]. Phoenix is also known as the "Valley of the Sun". |
| − | Liberal, far-left Democrat [[Kate Gallego]] is the Mayor of | + | Liberal, far-left Democrat [[Kate Gallego]] is the Mayor of Phoenix. |
== Population History == | == Population History == | ||
| − | In 1900, | + | The population of Phoenix has exploded, ever since it was founded in 1861. In 1900, Phoenix had only 5,544 people. In 1950, this number expanded to 106,818. Now, it is expected to reach 2 million by the 2030s, based on current trends based on the 2010 United States Census. |
==Sports Franchises== | ==Sports Franchises== | ||
*Arizona Diamondbacks ([[Major League Baseball]]) | *Arizona Diamondbacks ([[Major League Baseball]]) | ||
*Arizona Cardinals ([[National Football League]]) | *Arizona Cardinals ([[National Football League]]) | ||
| − | * | + | *Phoenix Suns ([[National Basketball Association]]) |
[[Category:Arizona Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Arizona Cities and Towns]] | ||
[[Category:US State Capitals]] | [[Category:US State Capitals]] | ||
[[Category:Urban History]] | [[Category:Urban History]] | ||
Revision as of 00:09, November 29, 2020
Phoenix is the capital and the largest city of Arizona. With a population of 1.7 million, Phoenix is now the 5th largest city in the United States. Phoenix is also known as the "Valley of the Sun".
Liberal, far-left Democrat Kate Gallego is the Mayor of Phoenix.
Population History
The population of Phoenix has exploded, ever since it was founded in 1861. In 1900, Phoenix had only 5,544 people. In 1950, this number expanded to 106,818. Now, it is expected to reach 2 million by the 2030s, based on current trends based on the 2010 United States Census.
Sports Franchises
- Arizona Diamondbacks (Major League Baseball)
- Arizona Cardinals (National Football League)
- Phoenix Suns (National Basketball Association)