Peoria, Suburban municipality in Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona.
Peoria extends across Maricopa and Yavapai counties, with an elevation of 348 meters above sea level and a population of 190,985 residents.
Four individuals from Peoria, Illinois established the first settlement in 1886, leading to official incorporation of the city in June 1954.
The Peoria Sports Complex functions as a spring training center for Major League Baseball teams, including San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.
The city maintains multiple recreational facilities, including Paloma Community Park which provides fishing opportunities and sports fields for residents.
The name Peoria derives from the Miami-Illinois language term for prairie fire, connecting the Arizona city to its Illinois namesake.
Location: Maricopa County
Elevation above the sea: 348 m
Website: http://www.peoriaaz.gov
Shares border with: Sun City, Glendale, Surprise
Website: http://peoriaaz.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.58250,-112.23861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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