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Casa Grande
Pinal County, Arizona

ZipCodes
85222

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Page Contents for Casa Grande, Arizona

Statistics & Facts

Location

Weather & Climate

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Economy

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

• The Arizona state capital is Phoenix.
• The population of Casa Grande is approximately 29,715 (2004), 48571 (2010).
• The approximate number of families is 7,404 (1990), 17651 (2010).
• The amount of land area in Casa Grande is 138.64 sq. kilometers.
• The amount of land area in Casa Grande is 60.10 sq. miles.
• The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
• The distance from Casa Grande to Washington DC is 2067 miles.
• The distance to the Arizona state capital is 49 miles. (as the crow flies)
• Casa Grande is positioned 32.89 degrees north of the equator and 111.73 degrees west of the prime meridian.
• Casa Grande elevation is 1,398-2,090 feet above sea level.
• Casa Grande median income is $ 26,082 (2004) .
• Casa Grande average annual precipitation is 8.12 inches peryear.
• The average low temperature is 53.4 degrees F.
• The average high temperature is 86.6 degrees F.

Location

where I-8 and I-10 come together in the area known as Arizona's Golden Corridor, about 50 miles south of Phoenix.
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Climate

desert with comfortable winters and hot summers.
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Weather

dry and warm. Here is a weather page for Casa Grande.
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History & History Related Items

Casa Grande was named for the famous Hohokam Indian Ruins, which are about 20 miles northeast of town. It has grown to be the largest community in western Pinal County. It was founded in 1879 and incorporated in 1915.
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The founding of Casa Grande

1879

The incorporation of Casa Grande

1915

Attractions

Hohokam Indian Ruins (Casa Grande Ruins)

Casa Grande, AZ started as a railroad town, and has the best Mexican food I have ever eaten.

Casa Grande Art Museum
319 W 3rd St
Casa Grande, AZ 85222-3943
Phone: 520-836-3377

Casa Grande Historical Society and Museum
Museum General Information: (520) 836-2223
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Economy & Industry

Casa Grande used to be a strictly agricultural area, but in recent years, it has greatly diversified. There is manufacturing, retail trade, government offices and tourist-related business.
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Casa Grande City Government

City of Casa Grande
510 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
Phone: 520-421-8600

Casa Grande is governed by a Mayor, a 6 Member Council, and a City Manager

Casa Grande Municipal airport

The Casa Grande Municipal Airport is located north of the city, south and west of Interstate 10 and west of Arizona Highway 387. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Casa Grande and occupies approximately 665 acres.
There is a 5,200 ft. x 100 ft. Runway with Full Instrument Landing System, AVGAS/Jet Fuel, Repair Services

Casa Grande Chamber

Chamber Of Commerce of Greater Casa Grande
575 N Marshall St
Casa Grande, AZ 85222-5246
Phone: 520-836-2125
Toll Free: 800.916.1515
Email

Casa Grande Organizations

Chamber Of Commerce of Greater Casa Grande
575 N Marshall St
Casa Grande, AZ 85222-5246
Phone: 520-836-2125
Toll Free: 800.916.1515
Email

Casa Grande Libraries

Casa Grande Public Library
405 E 6th St
Casa Grande, AZ 85222-4122
Phone: 520-421-8690

Casa Grande Schools

Casa Grande Elementary School District
1460 N Pinal Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85222-3337
Phone: 520-836-2111

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Casa Grande Union High School District

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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Casa Grande

Miscellany

The population of Casa Grande was:
1990 - 19,082
2000 - 22,340
2001 - 23,175
2004 - 29,715

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