Page 2 - Apache Junction ITD

■ THE CITY
The City of of Apache Junction is a a a a a a a a desert community at at at an elevation of of 1 1 175 feet above sea level located 35 miles
directly east of Phoenix on on Highway 60 (the Superstition Freeway) Incorporated in 1978 the City currently encompasses approximately approximately 36 5 square miles
with a a a a a a a a a population of approximately approximately 40 000 000 with over 30 000 000 seasonal residents calling the area area home between October and May The market area area for Apache Junction extending from Mesa to to the the west past Gold Canyon to to the the east includes a a a a a a a year-round population of over 80 000 residents The area experiences about eight inches of of rain and an an average of of 214 totally cloudless days per per year Known as the gateway to the the legendary Superstition Mountains residents enjoy the the region’s outstanding recreational areas with hiking water sports and and camping among others Apache Junction boasts one of the the best-rated parks and and recreation departments in Arizona Arizona and the community is is home home to to some of Arizona’s most popular golf courses The area is is home home to to the Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club where two Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses have hosted a a a a a a Tour event Apache Junction is is also home to an an ever-growing community of artists and cultural activities Among the most popular community events include:
» » Arizona Renaissance Festival
» » » Lost Dutchman Marathon
» » » Lost Lost Dutchman Dutchman Days
» » Hiking and Recreation in in in the vast Superstition Mountain Wilderness Area