Yuma County, county in Arizona, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 217,824 inhabitants. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864. Its county seat is Yuma.
There are 5 city/town in Yuma County, AZ. The largest city of Yuma County is Yuma with a population of 99,811. Other cities include, San Luis population 31,520, Fortuna Foothills population 28,135, Somerton population 16,716 and Wellton population 3,163
San Luis, Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
Situated along the Colorado River in southwestern Arizona, Yuma County contains a blend of historic border towns and military installations. The city of Yuma serves as the county seat, with historic buildings, shops and restaurants in its walkable downtown district. Nearby Fort Yuma stands as one of the area's oldest military bases.
Just north, the small town of Somerton provides peaceful residential living with convenient access to the amenities of Yuma. The unincorporated community of Tacna to the east contains historic agricultural sites and crunchy, freshly-grown produce.
Along the Colorado lies the military town of Yuma Proving Ground, a currently active testing range. Further west, the tiny town of Winterhaven serves as a gateway to California's Imperial Sand Dunes recreation area.
From its strategic border location along the Colorado to its present-day military operations, Yuma County encapsulates the frontier spirit and tactical importance of southwestern Arizona throughout history into today.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yuma County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Fortuna Foothills | Census designated place | 28,135 |
San Luis | Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States | 31,520 |
Somerton | City in Arizona, United States | 16,716 |
Wellton | Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona | 3,163 |
Yuma | The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona. | 99,811 |