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Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix located in
Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Named by the New York Times as "The
Beverly Hills of the Desert" and by Travel Channel as one of the
most luxurious destinations in the nation, Scottsdale has become
internationally recognized and regarded as one of the most
expensive and posh areas in the United States and a premiere
tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and
culture as "The West's Most Western Town." Its reputation of
extravagance and excessive affluence is often seen negatively
throughout the Phoenix area and this affluent culture is further
perpetuated by shows such as MTV's My Super Sweet 16, which has
come to the area to film two episodes.
As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 202,705
(nation's 82nd largest city), while a July 1, 2004 Census estimate
put the city's population at 221,130—a 9.1% increase.
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