About Chandler
Dr. Alexander J. Chandler arrived in the Valley in 1887 and pictured a cutting-edge city where Chandler now sits today. He saw land that held great potential and a surrounding desert that held unimaginable beauty. Utilizing the existing canal system of the Native Americans as a blueprint, Dr. Chandler created one of the most advanced irrigation systems in the country, converting the dry desert into farmable land. Water came from both the Salt River and an untapped resource, ground water, which brought new life to the desert. On May 16, 1912, the Town of Chandler was founded.
Today Chandler, Arizona is still on the cutting edge. Chandler's vision of creating a diverse city with a high quality of life has been realized. Chandler has become one of the leaders in the computer technology field.
Chandler is a city of continuous growth and evolution. One man's dream has become one city's vision, as Chandler enters the 21st century continually looking toward the horizon.
History
In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon for the territory of Arizona, bought 80 acres of land from the…
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Population
Chandler is Arizona's fourth largest city with a population of 289,787 (February 1, 2025) citizens, and continues to be one of Arizona's fastest-growing communities. The things that make Chandler a great place to visit, make it an even better place to live. For more information on visiting Chandler, please contact the Visit Chandler team at (480) 782-3037.
Location
Chandler is conveniently located just 20 minutes from (PHX) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and (AZA) Mesa Gateway Airport, in the southeast Phoenix metropolitan valley.
Time Zone
Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time and does not adjust for Daylight Savings Time. From March through November, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.
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Important Phone Numbers
- Chandler City Hall (480) 782-2000
- Chandler Visitor Information (480) 782-3037
- Chandler Chamber of Commerce & Relocation Packets (480) 963-4571
- Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (480) 855-3539
- Police, Fire and Medical Emergency 911
- Police Information (non-emergency) (480) 782-4130
- Road Conditions (888) 411-7623 or 511# from your mobile
- Passport Information (480) 782-2176 or (480) 782-2180
- U.S. Customs (602) 914-1400
- Arizona Game & Fish Department (602) 981-9400
- Arizona State Parks & Trails (602) 542-4174
- Arizona Visitor Information - Arizona Office of Tourism (888) 520-3434