Mesa, Urban center in Maricopa County, Arizona.
The third largest city in Arizona spreads across the Sonoran Desert terrain, featuring wide streets, residential neighborhoods, and commercial districts at 378 meters elevation.
Mormon pioneers established Mesa in 1878, developing an agricultural settlement that utilized the ancient Hohokam canal systems for water distribution across the desert landscape.
The Mesa Arts Center stands as the largest arts complex in Arizona, presenting theater performances, art exhibitions, and educational programs throughout the year.
Valley Metro light rail connects Mesa to Phoenix through multiple stations, providing transportation options for residents and visitors across the metropolitan region.
Mesa earned recognition as the first Autism Certified City in the world through specialized training programs and modifications to public facilities.
Location: Maricopa County
Inception: 1878
Elevation above the sea: 378 m
Address: Mesa, AZ, USA 85200–85299 Mesa
Website: https://mesaaz.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.41500,-111.83139
Latest update: November 25, 2025 21:43
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HoHoKam Stadium
2.6 km
Gilbert Arizona Temple
16.4 km
Mesa Grande
2.5 km
Golfland Sunsplash
3.1 km
Mesa Arts Center
170 m
Arizona Museum of Natural History
282 m
Mesa Arts Center
145 m
San Marcos Hotel
12.4 km
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
9.9 km
Buckhorn Baths Motel
12 km
I.d.e.a. Museum
476 m
Mesa Historical Museum
5.1 km
Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells
12.1 km
West Second Street Historic District
527 m
Las Sendas Golf Club
16.8 km
Kids Rides
14.1 km
Wilbur Street Historic District
700 m
Mesa Aquatic Complex
4 km
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center
7.5 km
Kino Aquatic Center
2.5 km
Desert Sands Golf Course
15.2 km
Brimhall Aquatic Complex
10.4 km
Sunland Springs Golf
22.7 km
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
6 km
Stapley Aquatic Center
8.4 km
Rhodes Aquatic Complex
5.3 km
Falcon Field Airport
10.8 km
Carson Aquatic Complex
2.3 kmReviews
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