Carl Chapman, Phoenix Real Estate Agent

This small beginning is how Phoenix received its name. The legendary Egyptian symbol of rebirth is the Phoenix bird rising from its own ashes. Travelers coming through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport at Terminal 2 will see a spectacular mural. The mural depicts the Phoenix bird in all it glory. Travels will spot the mural high on the west wall in the main section of the terminal. From such small beginnings this metropolitan city has grown. Today, Phoenix’s motto is “Vision, and values cascading into the future.” Central Phoenix Villages Phoenix has been recognized as “One of the Best Managed Cities” in the United States. The city has been broken down into 15 neighborhoods or villages. There are five villages (urban areas) that are included in the Central Phoenix area. These villages are: North Mountain Village, Alhambra Village, Encanto Village, Camelback East Village, and Central City Village. All of these villages are unique and have special characteristics. Phoenix is in Central Arizona .

It is in Maricopa County and is the capital of Arizona . It is at the heart of the state and has earned the nickname "Valley of the Sun" or "The Valley". The name refers to over 300 days of sunshine the city receives each year and its location set amid the mountains. Phoenix is situated on a flat valley floor with mountains surrounding it on every side. Camelback Mountain and Squaw Peak are both landmarks and hiking spots.Estrella Mountain and South Mountain, which is a 12-mile wide chain of mountains divides the valley from the Sonoran desert to the south. Mc Dowell Mountain is a mountain preserve at the north of the valley and the Superstition Mountains in the east.All of these mountains provide a spectacular scenic backdrop for the valley. Phoenix covers 496 square miles. Phoenix is the center of almost everything in Arizona- population, government, industry, finance, business, agriculture, fine arts, sports and much more. Phoenix began as a small farming town. Today Phoenix's population is over 1.3 million.