Welcome to the city of Chandler in Maricopa County Arizona. Chandler is in the Phoenix Metropolitan area, next to Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa. The city was founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1920. The city is governed by a Council-Manager form of government, where policy-making and administration are separate. The city government provides basic services, including fire and police services. Furthermore, the city has grown rapidly over the last fifty years. Chandler grew from 9,531 in 1960 to 254,855 in 2010. Also, Chandler is blessed with sunshine and clear sky’s almost year round. Transportation in Chandler is made easier by the 202, the Santan Freeway, which was completed in 2006. Other major roads include the 101 (Price Freeway), Interstate 10 and Arizona Ave. As well, Chandler has an area code of (480) and a range of zip codes from 85224-85249. More information about Chandler Arizona can be found in the info category. Welcome to Chandler and stay cool.
