Tempe Area Information
Progressive and dynamic Tempe is well known as an All American City. Over the decades the city has moved far beyond its genesis as a small college town and Phoenix bedroom community into a vital urban center with a strong and diversified local economy. The powerful influence of Arizona State University the states largest institution of higher education contributes heavily to the first-rate amenities youthful attitude and stimulating environment that characterizes this attractive suburb. To meet the retail and entertainment needs of more than 44000 students the city has developed quality services and commercial centers. Surrounding the university is a village atmosphere filled with restaurants entertainment centers and retail shops. Tempe has matured into an entertainment center for the entire Valley showcasing the architectural wonder of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gammage Center and the inverted-pyramid styling of the City Hall. Highlights include world-class cultural events ASU Sun Devil collegiate sports an award-winning recreation program the annual Fiesta Bowl Football Classic and the biannual Tempe Festival of the Arts along Mill Avenue. Tempe attracts 150000 revelers to the largest New Years Eve party in the Southwest. While ASU accounts for nearly 40000 jobs statewide the university joins other leading employers in Tempe. Literally hundreds of students have settled into attractive industrial parks that are scattered throughout the city. Efficient transportation facilities serve the area including the Superstition Freeway and the more recent addition of Loops 101 and 202 - the latter forming connections to Interstate 10 Interstate 17 and the Squaw Peak Parkway (Route 51). Just beyond the city limits lies the vast Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport complex with state-of- the-art passenger and cargo services.
Statistics & Facts
The population of Tempe is approximately 159,000 (1998).
The approximate number of families is 61,452 (1990).
Tempe elevation is 1,180 feet above sea level.
Location
Tempe location: between Phoenix and Mesa. All three cities seem to run together as they have grown tremendously in recent years
Climate & Weather
The climate for Tempe is Enjoyable. Fall & winter days are moderate and the nights cool. During the Spring & summer, both days and nights are warm.
Tempe average annual rainfall is 7.11 inches per year
History
Tempe was originally known as Hayden's Ferry when it was founded in 1867. The trading post there was run by the father of former Senator Carl Hayden. The name was changed to Tempe in 1878. The name of Tempe is said to have come from Lord Darrell Duppa, an Englishman who was instrumental in the settlement of nearby Phoenix. When he first came into the area, it reminded him of something he read about the Vale of Tempe in ancient Greece. Tempe is the home of Arizona State University and is the home of the Fiesta Bowl, which is played in Sun Devil Stadium. A History page for Tempe.
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