Established:  1867

Incorporated:  1881

Elevation:  1,117 feet

Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, and it’s also the state capital.

Phoenix is the 7th largest city in the United States.

Population (2000):   1,321,045

Population (2005):   1,810,420

Hottest month of the year:  July (average high temperature of 105 F degrees)

Coldest month of the year:  January  (average low temperature of  39 F degrees)