Washington County, Utah
Washington County is a county in the southwestern corner of Utah, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 138,115.[1] Its county seat and largest city is St. George.[2] It was named after the first President of the United States, George Washington.
Washington County | |
|---|---|
 Washington County Hall of Justice, May 1992 | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Utah | |
 Utah's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37.28°N 113.52°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Utah |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Seat | St. George |
| Largest city | St. George |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,430 sq mi (6,300 km2) |
| • Land | 2,426 sq mi (6,280 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 138,115 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 171,700 |
| • Density | 57/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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