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Information on Surprise, Maricopa County

The City of Surprise is located in the state of Arizona, in Maricopa County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Surprise at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Surprise City HALL, Maricopa County

Surprise City Hall's addressSurprise Surprise Municipal Building
16000 North Civic Center Plaza

Surprise, AZ 85374
United States
Phone number of Surprise City Hall+1 623-222-1000
Surprise, AZ emailLoading...
Surprise official website[email protected]
Mayor of SurpriseSkip Hall
Maricopa County, Arizona: Vital Records Surprise vital records
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Common questions about Surprise

What county is Surprise AZ in?

Surprise, AZ is located in Maricopa County

Where is Surprise, Arizona ?

Surprise is situated in Maricopa County, northwest of Phoenix in the central part of Arizona, United States. It is part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and lies near landmarks such as the White Tank Mountains. Surprise is roughly 20 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix, making it a suburban community of the larger city.

If you're planning to undertake a construction project in Surprise, AZ, obtaining the appropriate permits is a crucial step in ensuring compliance with local regulations. Permit applications can be submitted to the Community Development Department located at the City Hall, where dedicated staff members are available to assist and guide you through the process. It’s essential to reach out to their office directly to gather specific details regarding the fees and the expected timeline for processing your application, as these can vary depending on the nature and scope of your project. Engaging with the Community Development team early on can help streamline your project and ensure you meet all necessary requirements.

Surprise building departement, AZ

OfficeSurprise Building Safety Department
CitySurprise
StateArizona
Address16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone623-222-3000
Websitehttps://www.surpriseaz.gov/BuildingSafety

Demography of Surprise

Name of Surprise inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population117 517 inhabitants10 / 201
Population density in Surprise1 110,0 pop/sq mi (428,6 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Surprise, AZ

Where to apply for a passport in Surprise, AZ? There are 2 passport offices in Surprise, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
CITY OF SURPRISE - CITY HALL AZ16000 N. CIVIC CENTER PLAZA6232221200
NORTHWEST REGIONAL COURT14264 W. TIERRA BUENA LANE6023725375

Top 3 most popular banks in Surprise

There are 24 bank branches in Surprise.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Surprise with 4 branch offices, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 3 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Surprise:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
U.S. Bank National Association3Full Service Retail Office
BMO Harris Bank National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
MidFirst Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
FirstBank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
New York Community Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Comerica Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Parkway Bank and Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank Texas1Full Service Retail Office
Compass Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Surprise administrative numbers

Surprise City code0471510
Surprise City postcode85374

Toponymy and translation of Surprise

Bulgarian: СърпрайзPersian: سورپرایزHebrew: סורפרייז
Japanese: サプライズKorean: 서프라이즈Russian: Серпрайз
Serbian: СурпрајзUkrainian: СерпрайзChinese: 瑟普赖斯

Transportation modes in Surprise

Airport
Luke Air Force Base 10.2 miles
13.5 miles
Phoenix Goodyear Airport 17.7 miles

Surprise territory

Surprise area105,87 sq mi (274,20 km²)
Surprise altitude1 365 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 33.6704
Longitude: -112.453
Latitude: 33° 40' 13'' North
Longitude: 112° 27' 11'' West
Time zone
UTC -7:00 (America/Phoenix)
The summer and winter time does not differ from the standard time
Local time
Cities twinned with SurpriseCurrently, the town Surprise isn’t twinned
Namesake of Surprise
  • Surprise, Nebraska, États-Unis
Natural parksSurprise isn't part of a natural park

What is Surprise close to?

Nearby cities include: El Mirage, Youngtown, Peoria and Litchfield Park
WickenburgPeoriaPeoria
BuckeyeNeighbouring townsEl Mirage
BuckeyeEl MirageEl Mirage
El Mirage 9.1 milesYoungtown 10.4 milesPeoria 11.5 miles
Litchfield Park 12.9 milesGlendale 17.9 milesTolleson 19.1 miles
Buckeye 20 milesPhoenix 22.1 milesAvondale 25.7 miles
Wickenburg 27 milesGoodyear 29.2 milesParadise Valley 29.5 miles
Cave Creek 30.1 miles  

Distance between Surprise and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 343 milesHouston : 1038 milesPhiladelphia : 2096 miles
Phoenix : 22 miles closestSan Antonio : 870 milesSan Diego : 277 miles
Dallas : 909 milesSan Jose : 584 milesJacksonville : 1814 miles
Indianapolis : 1513 milesSan Francisco : 657 milesAustin : 892 miles
Columbus : 1681 milesFort Worth : 876 milesCharlotte : 1800 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Surprise, AZ

Elementary schools in Surprise

Arizona Charter Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 843

Ashton Ranch Elementary School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 787

Calibre Academy Surprise

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 580

Canyon Ridge School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 954

Cimarron Springs Elementary

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 905

Countryside Elementary School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 812

Desert Oasis Elementary School

District of Nadaburg Unified School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 475

Imagine Rosefield

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 766

Kingswood Elementary School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 550

Legacy Traditional School - Surprise

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1349

Marley Park Elementary

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1120

Paradise Education Center

District of Paragon Management Inc.
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1509

Parkview Elementary

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 744

Rancho Gabriela

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 948

Sonoran Heights Elementary

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 887

Sunset Hills Elementary

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1136

West Point Elementary School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 754

Western Peaks Elementary

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 923

Middle schools in Surprise

Imagine Surprise Middle

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 382

High schools in Surprise

Dysart iSchool

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 36

E-Institute at Surprise

District of E-Institute Charter Schools Inc.
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 172

Imagine Prep Surprise

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 329

Paradise Honors High School

District of Paragon Management Inc.
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 569

Shadow Ridge High School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2109

Valley Vista High School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2568

West-MEC - Valley Vista High School

District of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12

West-MEC - Willow Canyon High School

District of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12

Willow Canyon High School

District of Dysart Unified District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1814

Alternative schools in Surprise

Highland Prep

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 9

Private schools in Surprise

Montessori Of Surprise

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 3
Students : 96

The Palms Christian School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 88

Word Of Life Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 88

Leisure and activities in Surprise surrounding area

Zoo
Wildlife World Zoo
to Litchfield Park 8.6 miles
Golf course
Cimarron Golf ClubArizona Traditions Golf Club
Great Eagle Golf ClubDesert Springs Golf Club
Granite Falls Golf ClubSun Village Golf Course
Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia
to Peoria 8.4 miles
Coyote Lakes Golf Club
Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort & Country Club
to El Mirage 9.4 miles
Copper Canyon Golf Club
to Buckeye 9.8 miles

Other information on the City of Surprise

Nuclear power plantPalo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 49 mile