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City of Tempe
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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