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Arizona Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Arizona Almanac
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| Official Name |
Arizona |
| Capital |
Phoenix |
| Nick Name |
Grand Canyon State |
| Motto |
Ditat Deus (God enriches.) |
| Location & Region |
33.54255 N, 112.07139 W |
Southwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1911 |
| Statehood |
February 14, 1912 |
48th state |
| Population |
5,130,632 |
45.15 sq mi. |
20th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Tempe, Scottsdale |
| Bordering States |
California - Colorado - Nevada - New Mexico - Utah |
| Number of Counties |
15 Counties in Arizona |
Largest County
(by population) |
Maricopa |
3,072,149 |
9,204 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time
Arizona, nonNavajo, no Daylight Saving |
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Arizona Climate and Weather |
Arizona can be divided into two regions. The northern plateau area experiences snowfall and near zero temperatures in winter, with somewhat milder summer temperatures when compared to those of the south.
The southern desert area has mild winters and dry hot summers. Temperatures exceeding 110 degrees are normal along the Colorado River and in the southern cities. However, humidity is very low, so the heat is very easy to manage.
The state averages over 230 clear and sunny days each year. Rainfall in the central and southern desert portion averages nearly 3 inches yearly, while in the northern mountains 25 inches, or more is the norm. |
| Highest Temperature |
128 degrees
June 29, 1994 - Lake Havasu |
| Lowest Temperature |
-40 degrees
Jan. 7, 1971 - Hawley Lake |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
105 degrees |
66.9 degrees |
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Arizona Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
4,100 |
| Highest Point |
Humphreys Peak |
12,633 |
| Lowest Point |
Colorado River |
70 |
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Arizona Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
55 miles ESE of Prescott |
| Total Area |
113,998.30 |
6th |
| Land Area1 |
113,634.57 |
99.69% |
| Water Area2 |
363.73 |
0.31% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
27.4 percent |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
400 miles |
310 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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