Yuma County Map, Arizona
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Yuma County, Arizona
Yuma County is in southwest Arizona, bordering California and Mexico. About 200,000 people live here. Yuma is the county seat and largest city. The Colorado River forms the western border.
It’s known as the sunniest place on Earth. That’s right. It has over 11 hours of sunlight in winters and 13 hours in winters. This means agriculture is big, especially winter vegetables.
Tourism increases in winter with visitors escaping cold climates. The area has a rich history, including the Territorial Prison. The county also has several military installations.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Yuma County |
| County Seat | Yuma |
| Population | Approximately 235,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Dateland, Gadsden, Tacna, Roll |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 8, U.S. Route 95, State Route 195, State Route 280 |
| FIPS Code | 04-027 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 5,519 square miles (Land: 5,514 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | La Paz County (North), Maricopa County (East), Pima County (Southeast), Imperial County, California (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST), no daylight saving time |
| State | Arizona |
| Coordinates | 32.6520° N, 113.9510° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Yuma Native American tribe, who historically inhabited the area |
| Major Landmarks | Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Colorado River, Imperial Sand Dunes, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Castle Dome Mines Museum, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area |
| Website | Yuma County Website |
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