Situated in the southwestern part of the United States, Phoenix is Arizona's capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with almost 1.5 million residents and growing. The city takes up more than 500 square miles, geographically exceeding Los Angeles.
The Southwestern lifestyle, climate and natural beauty make Phoenix a major tourist destination. Phoenix has more than 300 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees – an unbeatable combination that has made the city a prime destination for tourists, business and industry. The city enjoys a Standard & Poor's bond rating of AA+ and is the center of a $50 billion regional marketplace. Motorola, Intel, Honeywell and Boeing are among the companies that have major operations here.
Each section of Phoenix is broken down into villages, each with different characteristics and amenities. Visit the different villages of Arcadia, Biltmore, Encanto and Christown. The Central Corridor (downtown Phoenix) is home to Chase Ballpark (formerly known as Bob) and America West Arena, in which the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns play respectively. Sky Harbor International Airport is located directly east of the downtown area and is contributes over 26 billion in economic impact annually.