Phoenix is the 'hub' or center of what residents of Phoenix call 'the Valley' (short for the Phoenix Valley). The Valley is the entire Phoenix Metropolitan area or the 'Greater Phoenix' area. This is broken down into regions. These are typically referred to as the West Valley, the North West Valley, the South West Valley, Downtown, North Phoenix, the North East Phoenix, the South East Valley, and the East Valley.
The city's estimated population is over 1.5 million people and the total population of the entire Greater Phoenix area is over 4 million.
City of Phoenix - http://phoenix.gov The City of Phoenix web site is one of the best resources for community information. Here is the type of information you'll find:
Relocation information
Arts and Culture
Getting Around Town
Dining and Lodging
Phoenix Facts
Airports
Attractions
Community Calendar
Social Services
Grants and Funding
Parks and Recreation
Education and Schools
Libraries
Neighborhoods
Building Permits
Utilities
Transportation
Business Rules and Regulations
Contracting with the City
Zoning
Permits
Codes and Public Records
Election Information
City Government
City Council Districts
Employment - How to get a job with the city.
Current job openings
Job descriptions and pay ranges
Resources for job seekers
Youth, teen, and seniors - City programs and services