Avondale, Metropolitan residential area in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Located 297 meters above sea level, Avondale extends across 47.9 square miles of desert landscape in the western Phoenix metropolitan region.
The settlement, established by William Moore in 1880 near the Agua Fria River, changed its name from Coldwater to Avondale before incorporation in 1946.
Multiple school districts serve Avondale's population of 89,334 residents, reflecting the educational priorities of this growing Maricopa County community.
Interstate 10 runs through the northern section of Avondale, connecting residents to downtown Phoenix and providing access to major employment centers.
The surveying marker of the Gila and Salt River Meridian sits on Monument Hill in Avondale, marking a significant geographical reference point.
Location: Maricopa County
Elevation above the sea: 297 m
Website: http://www.avondale.org
Website: http://avondale.org
GPS coordinates: 33.43361,-112.34972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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