The capital of Arizona is Phoenix.
The Postal Code for Arizona: AZ
The typical abbreviation for Arizona: Ariz.
Time Zone:
Most of Arizona is in the Mountain Time (MST) zone and does not observe daylight saving time.
The Navajo Nation, located in the northeast corner of Arizona, does observe daylight saving time (MST/MDT).
The Hopi Nation, located within the Navajo Nation, does not observe daylight saving time.
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When the people of Arizona refer to themselves: Arizonan or Arizonian
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Arizona has a population of 6,166,318 people.
This represents 2.06% of the national total, making it the 16th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 6,166,318 | +3.58% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 5,953,007 | +3.61% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 5,745,674 | +2.98% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 5,579,222 | +2.46% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 5,445,333 | +2.74% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 5,300,366 | +3.31% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 5,130,632 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Arizona is 113,998 square miles (295,253.46 km²).
This represents 3.00% of the national total.
Arizona ranks as the 6th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Arizona is 54.26 people per square mile (20.95 people/km²).
Arizona ranks 33rd in population density.
Nicknames for Arizona: "The Grand Canyon State"; "The Copper State"
State Motto: "Ditat Deus" (God enriches)
State Bird: Cactus Wren (campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)
State Tree: Blue Paloverde (cercidium floridum)
State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom (carnegiea gigantea)
State Song: "Arizona"
Statehood:
Arizona became the 48th state on Feb 14, 1912.
Useful State Links
The state website for Arizona can be found at:
The portal for Arizona tourism:
For information about Arizona fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Arizona hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-14)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Phoenix | 1,461,575 | 6 |
| 2 | Tucson | 515,526 | 30 |
| 3 | Mesa | 442,780 | 41 |
| 4 | Glendale | 239,435 | 81 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | 226,013 | 87 |
| 6 | Chandler | 234,939 | 116 |
| 7 | Tempe | 161,143 | 130 |
| 8 | Gilbert | 173,989 | |
| 9 | Peoria | 138,200 | |
| 10 | Yuma | 84,688 | |
| 11 | Casas Adobes | 54,011 | |
| 12 | Catalina Foothills | 53,794 | |
| 13 | Flagstaff | 57,391 | |
| 14 | Lake Havasu City | 55,338 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 4 (West) |
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| Census Division: 8 (Mountain) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 04 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region IX / Region 9 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-AZ |
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