Maricopa County, County in South-central Arizona, United States
Maricopa County stretches across 9,224 square miles of desert terrain, containing Phoenix and multiple Native American reservations within its boundaries.
The territory received its name from the Maricopa people and was officially established as a county on February 14, 1871.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Gila River Indian Community maintain their traditions across extensive reservations in the county.
The county provides administrative services through multiple offices in Phoenix, serving over four million residents across different municipalities.
Maricopa stands as the fourth most populated county in the United States, containing 62 percent of Arizona's total population.
Location: Arizona
Inception: February 14, 1871
Capital city: Phoenix
Shares border with: Yavapai County, Pima County, Pinal County, Gila County, La Paz County, Yuma County
Website: https://maricopa.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.51389,-112.47583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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