Arizona is a large state in western United States. It ranks 6th in terms of area and 14th in terms of population. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in Arizona by population. Let’s read.
Top 10 largest cities in Arizona by population
| Rank | City | Population (July 2022 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | around 1.64 million |
| 2 | Tucson | around 546,600 |
| 3 | Mesa | around 512,500 |
| 4 | Chandler | around 280,700 |
| 5 | Gilbert | around 275,350 |
| 6 | Glendale | around 252,150 |
| 7 | Scottsdale | around 243,050 |
| 8 | Peoria | around 197,850 |
| 9 | Tempe | around 185,950 |
| 10 | Surprise | around 154,200 |
(Also read: Top 10 largest cities in Florida by population | Florida’s largest cities)
Key points
- Phoenix is the capital and the largest city in Arizona. The city has a population of around 1.64 million (July 2022 estimate).
- Tucson is the second most populous city in Arizona. It has an estimated population of 546,600.
- Phoenix is the largest capital city of a state in the US.
- Mesa is the third most populous city in Arizona with an estimated population of 512,500.
- Mesa is part of the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
- Phoenix overall ranks 5th in terms of population in the US after New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
