Gila County, Arizona

Gila County
Gila County Courthouse in Globe
Gila County Courthouse in Globe
Flag of Gila County
Official seal of Gila County
Map of Arizona highlighting Gila County
Location within the U.S. state of Arizona
Map of the United States highlighting Arizona
Arizona's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°47′28″N 110°50′11″W / 33.791111111111°N 110.83638888889°W / 33.791111111111; -110.83638888889
Country United States
State Arizona
FoundedFebruary 8, 1881
Named forGila River
SeatGlobe
Largest townPayson
Area
 • Total4,795 sq mi (12,420 km2)
 • Land4,758 sq mi (12,320 km2)
 • Water38 sq mi (100 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total53,272
 • Estimate 
(2023)
54,003 Increase
 • Density11/sq mi (4.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.gilacountyaz.gov

Gila County (/ˈhlə/ HEE-lə) is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 53,272.[1] The county seat is Globe.[2]

Gila County comprises the Payson, Arizona micropolitan statistical area which is included in the greater Phoenix–Mesa, AZ combined statistical area.

Gila County contains parts of Fort Apache Indian Reservation and San Carlos Indian Reservation.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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