Peoria, Arizona

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Peoria, Arizona

Name

Peoria, Arizona

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Peoria is a city located in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, Arizona, primarily a suburb of Phoenix. Founded in 1886 by settlers from Peoria, Illinois, it was named after their hometown. The city serves as a spring training location for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.

Statistics

Area

460.94 km²

Population

190,985

Location