Mesa, Arizona
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, and a key part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Its history traces back to the Hohokam culture, known for their extensive canal systems transforming the Sonoran Desert. Founded by Mormon pioneers in 1877, it initially was known as Fort Utah and later Jonesville.
Statistics
Area
359.05 km²
Population
504,258