Maricopa County Map, Arizona

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Maricopa County, Arizona

Maricopa County is Arizona’s most populous, with over 4 million people. It includes Phoenix, the state capital. Known for hot summers and mild winters, it attracts retirees and tourists.

The landscape in Maricopa County is mostly desert. Major industries are tech, tourism, and healthcare. The county has grown rapidly, facing challenges like water supply and urban sprawl.

Maricopa County is both politically important and diverse. It offers big-city life, suburbs, and desert scenery. Despite issues like housing costs, it’s a popular destination for people and businesses moving to the Southwest.

Category	Details
County Name	Maricopa County
County Seat	Phoenix
Population	Approximately 4.7 million
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Gilbert, Buckeye, Avondale, Goodyear, El Mirage, Tolleson, Fountain Hills, Queen Creek, Wickenburg, Litchfield Park, Paradise Valley
Interstates and Highways	Interstate 10, Interstate 17, U.S. Route 60, State Route 51, State Route 101, State Route 202, State Route 303
FIPS Code	04-013
Total Area (Land and Water)	9,224 square miles (Land: 9,200 sq mi, Water: 24 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	La Paz County (West), Yuma County (West), Pima County (South), Pinal County (Southeast), Gila County (East), Yavapai County (North)
Time Zone	Mountain Standard Time (MST), no daylight saving time
State	Arizona
Coordinates	33.2918° N, 112.4291° W
Etymology	Named after the Maricopa Native American tribe, one of the indigenous groups in the region
Major Landmarks	Grand Canyon University, Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum, Phoenix Zoo, Arizona State University, Papago Park, Phoenix Art Museum
Website	Maricopa County Website