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Mesa, Arizona is located in Maricopa county, South-Central Arizona, in the irrigated Salt River valley. Electronic components, fabricated metals, aircraft, and machine tools are among its various manufactures. Mesa is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, marked by a population increase of 89% between 1980 and 1990. Tourism is important, and the citrus and farm products of the area are packed and processed in Mesa. The Mormons who founded the city in 1878 used old Native American irrigation canals for farming in the Salt River valley. A Mormon temple and the chief agricultural experimental farm of the Univ. of Arizona are there. Residents and visitors alike enjoy visiting training sites for major-league baseball teams during the Cactus League season. The city recently completed building a large community arts center downtown. Also, a new aquatic center will feature swimming, kayaking, scuba, and more.
The mild winter climate, beautiful environment, and strong economic conditions attract more residents every year. From humble beginnings, Mesa has developed into the third largest city in Arizona and the 46th largest city in the United States. The Census Bureau now designates the Valley as the Phoenix-Mesa Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Homes in Mesa vary from charming and unique historical buildings in the heart of downtown to brand new construction. Different areas of the city are accessible from Highway 60 and the 202. Mesa is close enough to downtown to make the commute short, yet provides glorious mountain views and access to the Salt Lakes to the east. |
