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Flagstaff Arizona
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Flagstaff is located at 175km north of Phoenix. It is
the largest population center north of Phoenix, home of
Northern Arizona University and gateway for many of the
state's northern travel attractions. At 2,125 m,
Flagstaff's climate is much different from that found in
the desert commonly associated with Arizona. Visit the
Museum of Northern Arizona, which has exhibits exploring
the geology, paleontology and biology of the area,
including a nature trail that offers an easy and
enjoyable hike. It's especially impressive in the spring
and fall because of its lush trees, plank bridges and
immense blocks of basalt. Flagstaff's downtown historic
district has redecorate late-Victorian and art-deco
architecture. We especially like the Orpheum Theatre.
Daily Amtrak trains heading both east and west pull in
at the station in the very center of town, part of which
doubles as a very helpful visitor center; Mon-Sat
7am-6pm, Sun 7am-5pm; tel 928/774-9541. At the time of
writing, the company that previously ran bus connections
to the Grand Canyon ceased operations; contact the
visitor center to see whether, as planned, they've
arranged an alternative shuttle service. Northern
Arizona University and Lowell Observatory are here.
Prehistoric Native American ruins and the scenic Sunset
Crater Volcano National Monument are in the area.
- Founded: 1881
- Head Official: Mayor Joseph Donaldson (R)
(since 2000)
- City Population
- 1980: 34,743
- 1990: 45,857
- 2000: 52,894
- 2003 estimate: 61,030
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.3%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 676th
- U.S. rank in 1990: 543rd (State rank: 10th)
- U.S. rank in 2000: 673rd (State rank: 13th)
- Metropolitan Area Population
- 1990: 101,760
- 2000: 122,366
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 20.2%
- U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
- U.S. rank in 2000: 237th
- Area: 63.58 square miles (2000)
- Elevation: 6,899 feet above sea level
- Average Annual Temperature: 45.8° F
- Average Annual Precipitation: 21.3 inches
of rain
- Major Economic Sectors: government, trade,
manufacturing, research and development, services
(especially tourism)
- Unemployment Rate: 5.4% (January 2005)
- Per Capita Income: $18,637 (1999)
- 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 5,597
- Major Colleges and Universities: Northern
Arizona University, Coconino County Community College
- Daily Newspaper: Arizona Daily Sun
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