Mesa

Mesa
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Name	Mesa
Settlement type	City
Pushpin label position	bottom
Coordinates	33.4153°N 111.8313°W
Subdivision name	United States
Subdivision type1	State
Subdivision name1	Arizona
Subdivision type2	County
Subdivision name2	Maricopa
Government type	Mayor-council government
Leader title	Mayor
Leader name	John Giles
Area total km2	359.2
Elevation m	378
Population total	496401
Population as of	2020
Population density km2	1383.1
Timezone	MST
Utc offset	-7
Timezone DST	MDT
Utc offset DST	-6
Postal code type	ZIP code
Postal code	85200-85299

Mesa. Located in the Southwestern United States, Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, near Phoenix and Tempe. The city is situated near the Salt River and is close to the Superstition Mountains. Mesa is also near the Tonto National Forest and the San Tan Mountains.

Geography

Mesa is situated in the Salt River Valley and is surrounded by the McDowell Mountains to the northeast and the Sierra Estrella to the southwest. The city is near the Gila River and the Agua Fria River, and is close to the Lake Pleasant and the Tempe Town Lake. Mesa is also near the Papago Park and the Desert Botanical Garden, which are both located in Phoenix. The city is close to the Arizona State University and the Maricopa Community Colleges.

Geology

The geology of Mesa is characterized by the presence of basalt and granite rocks, which are common in the Southwestern United States. The city is situated near the Mogollon Rim, which is a major geological feature in Arizona. Mesa is also near the San Andreas Fault and the Rio Grande Rift, which are both significant geological features in the region. The city is close to the Grand Canyon, which is one of the most famous geological formations in the United States. The geology of Mesa is also influenced by the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin.

Climate

Mesa has a hot desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. The city is situated in the Sonoran Desert and is near the Mojave Desert. Mesa is also close to the Colorado River and the Lake Mead, which are both major water sources in the region. The city is near the Hoover Dam and the Glen Canyon Dam, which are both significant engineering projects in the United States. The climate of Mesa is influenced by the North American monsoon and the El Niño–Southern Oscillation.

History

Mesa was founded in the late 19th century and was named after the Mesa Grande Cultural Park, which is a significant archaeological site in the region. The city is near the Hohokam Pima National Monument and the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, which are both important historical sites in Arizona. Mesa is also close to the Taliesin West, which was the winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright. The city is near the Heard Museum, which is a major cultural institution in Phoenix. The history of Mesa is also influenced by the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the Mexican–American War.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Mesa was approximately 496,401. The city is near the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of over 4.5 million people. Mesa is also close to the Chandler and the Gilbert, which are both significant cities in the region. The demographics of Mesa are influenced by the Hispanic and Latino Americans and the Native Americans in the United States. The city is near the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus and the Mesa Community College.

Economy

The economy of Mesa is driven by the technology industry and the health care industry. The city is near the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the Falcon Field Airport, which are both major transportation hubs in the region. Mesa is also close to the Intel Corporation and the Boeing Company, which are both significant companies in the United States. The economy of Mesa is influenced by the tourism industry and the retail industry. The city is near the Downtown Mesa and the Mesa Riverview, which are both major commercial centers in the region. The economy of Mesa is also influenced by the Agriculture in the United States and the Mining in the United States. Category:Cities in Arizona