Area code 623 covers only two counties, parts of Maricopa and Yavapai, but is spread out across a grand total of twenty-five cities, including the likes of Cave Creek, Morristown, Sun City and Sun City West and Tonopah.
The total population living under area code 623 is a little over one point two (1.2) million residents, with the majority being whites and Hispanics playing a good second.
This telephone area code was split off from area code 602 on April Fools Day (April First) nineteen ninety-nine. This happen because Phoenix was in desperate need of a second area code to serve the area.
six two three area code also covers portions of Glendale, although northern parts of the city are still under the area code 602.
Golfing is a major part of the culture of Arizona, and features many courses, and some of the more well known golf courses in this area are Foothills Golf Club and Club West.
Some interesting universities are also Midwestern University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
In terms of sports teams worth checking out, Glendale in the area is where the Cardinals are out of, and the University of Phoenix stadium is nothing to scoff at hosting a more recent Super Bowl.
If ever you are in the area during the month of February, make sure to check out the Chocolate Festival that goes on every year for some tasty treats.
