Arizona
Sitemap to all pages covering the state of Arizona. Photographic contributions by Alex Nitzman, Andy Field, Brent Ivy and Kevin Trinkle. Many thanks to Joe Lockhart, Casey Cooper, Tyson Hugie, Thomas Gunther, David Wilson, Kenyon Schuett, Mike Ballard and Steve Hanudel for assisting with the phototaking and driving throughout the Grand Canyon State!
Route Categories
Interstates
6 routes, 3,471 photos
Business Routes
16 routes, 584 photos
U.S. Highways
12 routes, 1,298 photos
State Routes
54 routes, 2,408 photos
Other Roads
3 routes, 52 photos
City/Area Guides
Phoenix
13 Photos
Tucson
3 PhotosOther Guides
Historical Maps of Arizona
Population
| State Population | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,151,502 | |||||
| Metropolitan Populations | |||||
| Phoenix - Mesa - Chandler | 4,845,832 | Tucson | 1,043,433 | Prescott Valley - Prescott | 236,209 |
| Lake Havasu City - Kingman | 213,267 | Yuma | 203,881 | Flagstaff | 145,101 |
| Top County Populations | |||||
| Maricopa | 4,420,568 | Pima | 1,043,433 | Pinal | 425,264 |
| Yavapai | 236,209 | Mohave | 213,267 | Yuma | 203,881 |
| Top City Populations | |||||
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | Tucson | 553,571 | Mesa | 528,159 |
| Chandler | 265,398 | Scottsdale | 262,647 | Gilbert (town) | 257,658 |
| Glendale | 255,307 | Tempe | 200,402 | Peoria | 179,872 |
| Source: 2020 U.S. Census Data (metro populations and counties), 2020 U.S. Census Estimate (cities) | |||||
About Arizona
- Capital:
Phoenix - Nickname: Grand Canyon State
- Arizona is historically known for the five "C's":
- Cattle - ranching is a significant part of Arizona&apos:s agricultural industry
- Citrus - oranges, limes, lemons, and grapefruits are commonly grown in the warmer southern and central parts of the state
- Climate - abundant sunshine makes for moderate winters and hot summers
- Copper - significant mining commodity, especially in southeastern Arizona
- Cotton - this is another major crop of the Grand Canyon State
- Area: 113,998.30 square miles or 295,260 square kilometers, 6th largest
- Statehood: 48th state; admitted February 14, 1912
- Total Interstate Mileage: 1,168.64 miles
- Highest Point: Humphreys Peak (north of Flagstaff), 12,633 Feet above Sea Level
Last updated: Thursday April 28, 2022