Mesa, Arizona

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona and part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan Area. It is the 36th largest city in the United States of America. It was settled by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 1878.

Mesa, Arizona
Mesa Arts Center building in downtown Mesa
Mesa Arts Center building in downtown Mesa
Flag of Mesa, Arizona
Location of Mesa in Maricopa County, Arizona
Location of Mesa in Maricopa County, Arizona
Mesa is located in the United States
Mesa
Mesa
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°25′20″N 111°49′22″W / 33.42222°N 111.82278°W / 33.42222; -111.82278[1]
Country United States
State Arizona
County Maricopa
Founded1878
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorJohn Giles (R)
Area
 • Total139.42 sq mi (361.09 km2)
 • Land138.79 sq mi (359.48 km2)
 • Water0.62 sq mi (1.62 km2)
Elevation1,326 ft (404 m)
Population
 • Total504,258
 • Rank36th in the United States
3rd in Arizona
 • Density3,633.14/sq mi (1,402.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP codes
85200-85299
Area code480 602
FIPS code04-46000
GNIS feature ID2411087[1]
Websitewww.mesaaz.gov

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mesa, Arizona
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. "QuickFacts: Mesa city, Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.