Fountain Hills, Arizona
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The fountain of Fountain Hills, Arizona, can spew water to a height of 562 feet (171 m)
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| Motto: "All That Is Arizona" | ||
 Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona |
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 Fountain Hills, Arizona
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| Coordinates: 33°36′N 111°43′W / 33.60°N 111.72°WCoordinates: 33°36′N 111°43′W / 33.60°N 111.72°W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Arizona | |
| County | Maricopa | |
| Incorporated | 1989 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Linda Kavanagh | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.2 sq mi (47 km2) | |
| • Land | 18.1 sq mi (47 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,905-2,100 ft (580-640 m) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 22,489 | |
| • Estimate (2014) | 23,573 | |
| • Density | 1,275.7/sq mi (492.6/km2) | |
| Time zone | MST (no DST) (UTC-7) | |
| ZIP codes | 85268-85269 | |
| Area code(s) | 480 | |
| FIPS code | 04-25300 | |
| Website | Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona | |
Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Known for its impressive fountain, once the tallest in the world, it borders on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The population is 22,489, as of the 2010 census. Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses it was the eighth fastest-growing place among cities and towns in Arizona.
Fountain Hills was developed by C. V. Wood, president of McCulloch Oil, and was named after the towering man-made fountain in the center of town. It was incorporated in 1989.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.1 km2), of which 18.1 square miles (46.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.55%) is water.
To the east of the town is the Verde River, a tributary to the Salt River. Inside the town there are many washes that run through Fountain Hills into the Verde River. Some of these washes include the Ashbrook, Balboa, Legend, and Colony Washes. During times of rain the washes flood with water and can sometimes block roads with their water.
To the southwest and northwest regions of Fountain Hills are the McDowell Mountains, a chain of extinct volcanic mountains. The highest mountains in the range are East End (4,033 ft (1,229 m)) and Thompson Peak (3,910 ft (1,190 m)).
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fountain Hills has a mild desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.
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