Encanto, Phoenix, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Encanto
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| Encanto Village | |
Encanto Park at night
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Location of Encanto highlighted in red.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| City | Phoenix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 sq mi (20 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54,614 |
| • Density | 6,800/sq mi (2,600/km2) |
| Website | Encanto Village Planning Committee |
Encanto Village is one of 15 special areas that make up the big City of Phoenix in Arizona. It's like a smaller community within the larger city. This village includes the busy midtown and uptown areas of Phoenix. It's also home to the popular Encanto neighborhood, which is where the village gets its name. Back in 2010, about 54,614 people lived in Encanto Village.
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Where is Encanto Village Located?
Encanto Village is right in the middle of Phoenix. It's about 8 square miles big, making it the smallest urban village in the city. Because it's small but has many people, it's also one of the most crowded areas.
The western edge of the village is marked by the I-17 Black Canyon Freeway. To the south, you'll find McDowell Road. The Grand Canal forms the northern and eastern borders of Encanto Village.
Cool Places in Encanto Village
Encanto Village has many interesting spots to visit. The main part of the village is the Park Central Mall, a well-known shopping area. You can also find the Arizona State Fair grounds here. The Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum is on these fairgrounds. This coliseum was once the home stadium for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix's professional basketball team!
Other fun places to check out include Encanto Park, a beautiful park perfect for outdoor activities. There's also Steele Indian School Park, another large park with lots of space. If you like art and history, you can visit the Heard Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. Phoenix College is also located in Encanto Village.
This village is home to the Midtown and Uptown districts of Phoenix. These areas, along with nearby Downtown, create the biggest job center in all of Arizona.
Getting Around Encanto Village
It's easy to travel through Encanto Village thanks to the Valley Metro Rail. This light rail system has four stops right within the village. These stops help people get around easily.
The four stops are:
- Thomas/Central Avenue station
- Osborn/Central Avenue station
- Indian School/Central Avenue station
- Campbell/Central Avenue station
Historic Neighborhoods in Encanto Village
Encanto Village is special because it has many of Phoenix's historic neighborhoods. In fact, 21 out of the city's 36 residential historic districts are found here! These districts are places where old homes and buildings are preserved.
Some of these historic neighborhoods include:
- Ashland Place
- Alvarado
- Campus Vista
- Cheery Lynn
- Coronado
- Country Club Park
- Del Norte Place
- East Alvarado
- Earll Place
- Encanto-Palmcroft
- Encanto Manor
- Fairview Place
- Idylwilde Park
- La Hacienda
- Los Olivos
- Margarita Place
- North Encanto
- Willo
- Woodlea
- Villa Verde
- Yaple Park
