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Place Name
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Chandler
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Place Status (Type)
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city
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Population
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90,533 (1990)
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Location
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Maricopa County, Arizona (AZ), United States, North America
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Latitude
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33°17'N
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Longitude
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111°52'W
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Chandler
, city (1990 pop. 90,533), Maricopa co., S central
Ariz., suburb 13 mi/21 km SE of downtown
Phoenix, in the Salt R. valley; 33°17'N 111°52'W. Elev.
1,213 ft/370 m. Bounded by Western Canal on N.
It is primarily a residential community, and is noted for its modern
developments in technology, research, and agr. Mfg. (machinery, bldg.
materials, metal, rubber, and plastic prods., chemicals). The city's
pop. has expanded greatly due to its new industrial advancements.
Tourism is also important, and the San Marcos Golf Resort is in
Chandler. Williams Air Force Base is nearby, but closed in early 1990s.
Many of Chandler's citizens work in nearby Phoenix, which has also
undergone extensive technological development. Adjoins Gila R. Indian
Reservation; Chandler Municipal Airport to SE. Inc. 1920.
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