FAQ’S
Q: What part of Arizona is Mesa in?
A: It is located about 20 miles east of Phoenix
Q: Who is Mesa airlines owned by?
A:Mesa Airlines is a subsidiary of American Airlines Group
Q: How old is Mesa, Arizona?
A: It was incorporated as a city on June 2, 1883. Mesa is 139 years old.
Q: Is Mesa, Arizona safe?
A: Overall it is a safe city. For additional details refer to crime statistics.
Q: Is Mesa bigger than Phoenix?
A: No, Phoenix covers over 517 square miles, while Mesa covers an area of approximately 131 square miles.
Q: Is Mesa near Phoenix?
A: Yes, about 20 miles away.
Q: Why is Mesa called “mesa”?
A: Mesa is located in a high desert region of Arizona and is surrounded by several large mesas, or flat-topped hills.
Q: Are there snakes in Mesa?
A: Yes, there are several species of snakes.
Q: Does Mesa have an airport?
A: Yes, Mesa Gateway Airport.
Q: Does Mesa get snow?
A: Yes, rare snowfall. Very rare.
Q: Does Mesa have good schools?
A: Yes, here is a list of all the schools.
Q: Does Mesa have daylight savings time?
A: No, Arizona does not participate in DST.
Q: Does Mesa have hard water?
A: Yes, you’ll want to invest in a softener.
Q: Will Mesa run out of water?
A: Not likely. The water issues are mostly on the outskirts of town in undeveloped areas.
Q: Is Mesa in Maricopa County?
A: Yes.
Q: Is Mesa conservative?
A: Yes, it is generally considered to be a conservative-leaning city.
Q: When was the mesa temple built?
A: It was built in 1927.
Q: Who founded mesa?
A: It was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1878.
