Gila County, Arizona
Gila County (/ˈhiːlə/ HEE-lə) is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 53,272. The county seat is Globe.
Gila County | |
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Gila County Courthouse in Globe | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Arizona | |
Arizona's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°47′28″N 110°50′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Founded | February 8, 1881 |
| Named for | Gila River |
| Seat | Globe |
| Largest town | Payson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,795 sq mi (12,420 km2) |
| • Land | 4,758 sq mi (12,320 km2) |
| • Water | 38 sq mi (100 km2) 0.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 53,272 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 54,003 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
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.
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