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Arizona Almanac: Facts and Figures
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Arizona Almanac furnishes facts and figures on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of Arizona for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of Arizona that can be found online.
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Arizona is one of the Mountain states of the US. Famous for its beautiful scenery, Arizona has many natural wonders, including the Grand Canyon. Arizona is covered by tall, rugged mountains in the north, and the central plateau gives way to the magnificent desert landscapes of the south.
The ancient history and traditions of this land reaches back thousands of years, and today, this state is a favorite stop for golfers and tourists, especially those seeking warm weather. Also, it remains one of the most popular retirement destinations on the planet.
Arizona Almanac
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| Official Name |
Arizona
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| Capital |
Phoenix
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| 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 |
North: Utah East: New Mexico
South: Mexico
West: California and Nevada (The Colorado River forms much of the W boundary)
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| Number of Counties |
15 Counties in Arizona |
Largest County
(by population) |
Maricopa |
3,072,149 |
9,204 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
10 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election) |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 8 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time
Arizona, non-Navajo, no Daylight Saving |
Arizona Climate and Weather
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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 |
Arizona Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
4,100 |
| Highest Point |
Humphreys Peak |
12,633 |
| Lowest Point |
Colorado River |
70 |
Arizona Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
55 miles ESE of Prescott |
| Total Area |
113,998.30 |
6th |
| Land Area |
113,634.57 |
99.69% |
| Water Area |
363.73 |
0.31% |
| Forested Land Area |
27.4 percent |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
400 miles |
310 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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Apache,
Cochise, Coconino,
Gila, Graham,
Greenlee, La Paz,
Maricopa, Mohave,
Navajo, Pima,
Pinal, Santa Cruz,
Yavapai, Yuma
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