Alhambra, Phoenix
Urban village of Phoenix, Arizona From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alhambra is an urban village[3] of Phoenix, Arizona.[4]
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Alhambra | |
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 Valley Metro Rail Station in Alhambra. | |
  Alhambra Location within Arizona  Alhambra Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 33.49833°N 112.13361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| City | Phoenix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20 sq mi (50 km2) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 127,764 |
| • Density | 6,400/sq mi (2,500/km2) |
| Website | Alhambra Village Planning Committee |
Alhambra encompasses an area south of Northern Avenue, west of 7th Street, east of 43rd Avenue, and north of Grand Avenue or the Grand Canal. [5]
The community's name was chosen by William John Murphy (1839–1923) to designate one of the four North Phoenix areas he sub-divided.[3] It was built principally to satisfy the housing needs of a growing population in the aftermath of World War II. Many of those who moved to the area discovered it when they were stationed at Luke Air Force Base.[1] [6]
As of 2010, Alhambra had a population of 127,764 living in an area of roughly 20 square miles, giving a density of about 6,400/square mile. 61.1% of residents were white, 6.6% were black or African American, 3.4% were American Indian or Alaska Native, and 4.1% were Asian or Pacific Islander. 21% of residents were some other race, and 3.9% were persons of two or more races.[2]
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