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    Chandler, Arizona - Wikipedia

    • Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and a suburb in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the fourth-most populous city in Arizona, after Mesa, Tucson, and Phoenix. Chandler is considered to be a part of the East Valley. As of the 2020 census, the population of Chandler was 275,987, up from 236,123 at th… See more

    History

    In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, a Canadian and the first veterinary surgeon in the Arizona Territory, settled … See more

    Geography

    According to the 2020 census, Chandler has a total area of 65.55 square miles (169.8 km ), of which 0.07 square miles (0.18 km ), or 0.11%, are listed as water. The center of the city, along Arizona State Route 87, … See more

    Demographics

    As of the 2022 American Community Survey estimates, there were 280,684 people and 106,712 households. The population density was 4,276.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,651.1/km ). There were 113,092 ho… See more

    Economy

    Computer chip manufacturer Intel has two locations in Chandler. Other high-technology manufacturing firms have partnerships with Chandler, their operations employing approximately 25% of non-governmen… See more

    Arts and culture

    Chandler holds an annual Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park to commemorate when ostrich farms in the area produced plumes for women's hats during the 1910s.
    Chandler also holds an annual ceremony to light … See more

    Parks and recreation

    Tumbleweed Park hosts the annual Ostrich Festival, the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival and the annual Day of Play. It features a recreational center with equipment suited for fitness.
    Hamilton A… See more

    Government

    Chandler is represented by a mayor, a vice mayor and five city council members. The vice mayor is elected by the city council from among its members. The mayor, vice mayor and council members represent the entire city and … See more

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