A city in south-central Arizona, USA. Settled by Mormons in 1878, it became the center of the agricultural and fruit-growing region. It developed significantly after World War II, and in addition to agriculture, it is also home to industry, tourism, and wholesale businesses. It is home to a Mormon church and the University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station. Across the river to the north is the Salt River Indian reservation, and to the southeast is Williams Air Force Base. Population: 439,041 (2010). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
アメリカ合衆国,アリゾナ州中南部の都市。 1878年にモルモン教徒が入植し,農業,果樹栽培地域の中心地となった。第2次世界大戦後に大きく発展し,農業のほかに工業,観光業,卸売業なども盛ん。モルモン教の教会,アリゾナ大学農業実験所などがある。川をへだてた北方にインディアンのソルトリバー族の指定居留地,南東にウィリアムズ空軍基地がある。人口 43万9041(2010)。
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