Phoenix is the capital of the Southwest of the U. S. and is renowned for its year-round sunshine and warm temperatures. It is home to a sprawling, multi-urban metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun, which is renowned for its high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, and vibrant nightclubs.
Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, where cacti and numerous native plants are displayed. The 602 area code is the area code for a part of Phoenix, AZ. It is the only area code that serves the area. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the largest city in the state. Phoenix's area code covers 518 square miles and has an estimated population of 1.6 million people, making it the fifth most populous city in the United States. It's located in Maricopa County, so area codes 602, 480, and 623 include the neighborhoods of Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Tempe, Anthem, and many more.
Phoenix is located in central Arizona and is 113 miles from Tucson, 355 miles from San Diego and 298 miles from Las Vegas. The city's top five employers are the state of Arizona, Wal-Mart stores, Banner Health, the City of Phoenix and Wells Fargo, while other notable companies in Phoenix include Bank of America, Arizona State University, JP Morgan Chase & Co. Nowadays, Phoenix is the largest capital of any state in the country and the most populous city in Arizona. Some of the biggest and best annual events in the Phoenix area code each year include the Arizona Balloon Classic, the Buckeye Air Fair, the Street Eats Food Truck Festival and the Great American BBQ and Beer festival.
