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Maricopa County, Arizona

US county information
NameMaricopa County
StateArizona
SeatPhoenix
US Area
Total Area9224.27 sq mi (23890.9 km2)
Land Area9203.14 sq mi (23836.1 km2)
Water Area21.13 sq mi (54.7 km2)
Population3817117 (2010)
Density153/km2 (396.3/sq mi)
FoundedFebruary 14, 1871

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Maricopa County (c-eniconˌmærɨˈkoʊpə ) is located in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of April 1, 2010, its population is an estimated 3,817,117, which ranks fourth among the nation's counties and is greater than the population of 23 states. Maricopa County is also one of the largest counties in the United States by area. The county seat is Phoenix, which is Arizona's largest city and capital. The center of population of Arizona is located in Maricopa County, in the town of Gilbert. It is by far Arizona's most populous county, encompassing well more than half of the state's residents.

The population explosion is evident in a 2007 Forbes study which ranked four of Maricopa County's municipalities in the top ten fastest-growing cities in the nation. Those included Buckeye as the second-fastest-growing city, Surprise and Goodyear as 3rd and 4th, and Avondale as 9th. All four of these cities are located in the growing "West Valley", which is the area of Maricopa County to the west of the city of Phoenix.

There are five Indian reservations located in the county. The largest of these are the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (east of Scottsdale) and the Gila River Indian Community (south of Phoenix).

Maricopa County Arizona Video

More about prison gang violence: shaunattwood.com Brutal murder of inmate, Robert Cotton, by Aryan Brother, Pete Van Winkle, in Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County jail. Phoenix, Arizona.
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio uses chain gangs at the Tent City Jail in Phoenix, Maricopa County Arizona
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A detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is caught on tape swiping a document from a defense attorney's files behind her back. Officer Adam Stoddard then hands the document to Deputy Francisco Campillo to make photocopies. This is the original video, as obtained by freelance journalist Nick Martin. Visit his site at www.heatcity.org.
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Pilot Mike Borszich and Flt Tech. Mike Arend (Maricopa Co. SO), were on patrol over the flood swollen Salt River outside of Phoenix Arizona when two swimmers who appeared to be in trouble were spotted. You can see one get out but his friend was having trouble and was seen going under numerous times. Being heavily loaded and with not enough time to configure the aircraft for a normal water rescue, the MD500 helicopter was manuvered so that the swimmer was able to grab hold of a skid and be pulled to shallow water. Although shaken she was medically OK thanked us for saving her, and was flown back to friends on the other side of the river. This was not standard Ops for us but the exigent circumstance prevailed and was handled best as possible saving the young mother.
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Linda Herrera, de la Organizacion Unidos en Arizona lherrera@unidosenarizona.org Conozca un poco de esta salvadoreña que denuncia y lucha por los inmigrantes contra el Alguacil Joe Arpaio, del condado de Maricopa, Arizona
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This is footage of the first Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting where they were challenged by "Maricopa Citizens For Safety And Accountabilty. Over 400 people came to express the board as they are not being accountable to the people, instead they cater to a corupt Sheriff Arpaio and special interests.
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typical white supremacist supporters of maricopa county (Phoenix, AZ) sheriff Joe Arpaio. they not only hate mexicans, but they hate jews, too. are these anti-semites/anti-mexicans, "America" let us know!!
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www.barriozona.com Phoenix, Arizona. May 2, 2009 - An estimated 2000 people marched from downtown Phoenix to the Maricopa County jail complex on May 2, 2009. Demonstrators protested against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his enforcement of the 287(g) agreement with Immigration Customs and Enforcement. A group of anti-demonstrators and Arpaio supporters, including some members of the National Socialist Movement confronted demonstrators as they arrived to the jails area. Video and edition by Eduardo Barraza | BARRIOZONA Magazine | www.barriozona,com
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www.toonthenews.com Arizona Maricopa County Politics Immigration Law
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Arizona's evil clown, Maricopa County Sheriff, Nicklebag Joe Arpaio, went back to Mesa today on a suprise visit--with the usual buffoonery
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Restitution doubled for former county manager - InMaricopa.com Tweet this news
InMaricopa.com--A -Maricopa County- Superior Court judge ordered yesterday the former manager must make larger payments to the plaintiffs, Pinal County and the -Arizona- Counties Insurance Pool, on the more than $350000 he still owes. The 68-year-old Grif - Date : Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:20:47 GMT+00:00
Maricopa County Probate Court: Reform weighed to protect life savings - Arizona Republic Tweet this news
Arizona Republic--"This is relatively groundbreaking," said Diana Clarke, probate counsel for -Maricopa County- Superior Court and a member of the committee. "I don't think that is done anywhere else in the country.&quo - Date : Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:15:21 GMT+00:00
Sheriff Arpaio Lets You Rank Mug Shots Online - Fox News Tweet this news
Fox News--Arizona-based Joe Arpaio, known for his uncompromising stance on crime, is letting the public browse through the mugshots of those arrested each day and then vote for their favourite. The -Maricopa County-, -Arizona-, sheriff says he hopes the i - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:57:26 GMT+00:00
Humana Invites Maricopa County Charities to Apply for $100000 Grant - TradersHuddle.com (press release) Tweet this news
TradersHuddle.com (press release)--In 2011, Humana will provide close to $1 million to nonprofits through eight Humana Communities Benefits programs throughout the nation, including -Arizona-. -Maricopa County- nonprofit organizations are encouraged to vi - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:10:05 GMT+00:00
Son of Arizona Senate president Pearce turns himself in to Mesa police on ... - The Republic Tweet this news
The Republic--Police say 30-year-old Joshua Trent Pearce was booked Tuesday into the Mesa City Jail and later transported to a -Maricopa County- Jail in Phoenix. His bond was set at $1800 and an April 26 hearing scheduled for revoking his probation. ... - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:26:07 GMT+00:00
Prisoner Files Medical Malpractice Suit Against Arizona Jail Over Infection - Avvo Tweet this news
Avvo--According to the -Arizona- Republic, 33-year-old Marissa DeVault filed the suit in -Maricopa County- Superior Court against -Maricopa County- jail claiming that officials never diagnosed an infection after she had surgery to repair a broken ankle. . - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:04:09 GMT+00:00
Sun City golf-cart driver injured in hit-and-run - Tucson Citizen Tweet this news
Tucson Citizen--Authorities are searching for the driver of an SUV that slammed into a golf cart Monday, leaving its 86-year-old driver in serious condition, -Maricopa County- Sheriff's Office said. ... - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:13:13 GMT+00:00
Opinion: Ruben Navarrette Jr.: Feisty Hispanic Republican makes waves in Arizona - San Jose Mercury News Tweet this news
San Jose Mercury News--Garcia Blase rankles the leaders of the -Maricopa County- Republican Party because, in media interviews, she states the obvious: that -Arizona- Republicans such as Brewer and Pearce are, for short-term political gain, dooming the pa - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:09:02 GMT+00:00
Valley Police Beat: Man suffers burn injuries in Glamis - Imperial Valley Press Tweet this news
Imperial Valley Press--The man, whose identity was not available Monday, was flown to the burn center of -Maricopa County- Hospital in -Arizona- following the 11:55 pm incident that occurred by Wash 3, according to a log entry at the Imperial County Sheri - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:14:54 GMT+00:00
Monroe jail hosts Ariz. scofflaw for 1-night stand - Pocono Record Tweet this news
Pocono Record--One can only speculate if a recent one-night "guest" at the Monroe County Correctional Facility preferred the Snydersville accommodations to those that "America's toughest sheriff" provides in -Maric - Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:13:46 GMT+00:00

Presidential elections results
2005 estimate :
Year Republican Democratic
2008 54.4% 746,448 43.9% 602,166
2004 57.0% 679,455 42.3% 504,849
2000 53.2% 479,967 42.9% 386,683
1996 47.2% 386,015 44.5% 363,015
1992 41.4% 360,049 32.6% 285,457
1988 64.9% 442,337 33.9% 230,952
1984 72.0% 411,902 27.1% 154,833
1980 65.0% 316,287 34.5% 119,752
1976 61.7% 258,262 35.3% 144,613
1972 69.3% 244,593 27.0% 95,135
1968 59.1% 161,262 31.4% 86,204
1964 53.9% 143,114 46.0% 122,042

Municipalities and communities of Maricopa County, Arizona

County seat: Phoenix
CitiesApache Junction � * Avondale * Chandler * El Mirage * Glendale * Goodyear * Litchfield Park * Mesa * Peoria � * Phoenix * Scottsdale * Surprise * Tempe * Tolleson
TownsBuckeye * Carefree * Cave Creek * Fountain Hills * Gila Bend * Gilbert * Guadalupe * Paradise Valley * Queen Creek � * Wickenburg * Youngtown
CDPsNew River * Rio Verde * Sun City * Sun City West * Sun Lakes
Unincorporated
communities
Aguila * Anthem * Arlington * Chandler Heights � * Circle City * Fort McDowell * Higley * Komatke * Laveen * Liberty * Mobile * Morristown * Palo Verde * Sunflower * Theba * Tonopah * Tortilla Flat * Waddell * Wintersburg * Wittmann
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Largest suburbs
(over 100,000 inhabitants)
Chandler * Gilbert * Glendale * Mesa * Peoria * Scottsdale * Surprise * Tempe
Other suburbs and towns
(over 10,000 inhabitants)
Anthem * Apache Junction * Avondale * Buckeye * Casa Grande * El Mirage * Eloy * Florence * Fountain Hills * Goodyear * Gold Camp * Luke Air Force Base * Maricopa * New River * Paradise Valley * Queen Creek * Sun City * Sun City West * Sun Lakes
Smaller suburbs and towns
(over 5,000 inhabitants)
Black Canyon City * Carefree * Cave Creek * Coolidge * Gila Bend * Guadalupe * Laveen * Litchfield Park * Superior * Tolleson * Wickenburg * Youngtown
CountiesMaricopa * Pinal



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