How did Phoenix, Arizona grow so large?

Like all large cities, it was a combination of several factors. One of the largest reasons is the relatively high amount of 'snowbirds' (people who spend winter in warmer areas) buying homes there. read more

Phoenix is a desert like Egypt and Mesopotamia are deserts, ie a desert with a major river supplying water for growing food and fiber. I have not seen mention of another factor that is a surprise to many who have lived here for years. read more

Phoenix began to grow into a young metropolis. At the end of its first eight years under statehood, Phoenix was no longer a town - it was an important city of 29,053. By 1930, the size of Phoenix nearly doubled again with a 48,118 census count. read more