Coconino County

Coconino County extends across 18,661 square miles of diverse landscapes, from pine forests to desert regions, making it the second largest county in the United States.

The county formed in 1891 from northern Yavapai County territory, following population growth stimulated by the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad construction in 1883.

Native American communities, particularly Navajo and Hopi tribes, represent 30 percent of the county population, maintaining their traditional practices and languages.

Northern Arizona University, multiple hospitals, and tourism enterprises provide substantial employment opportunities for residents across different sectors of the county.

The Barringer Meteor Crater, located within county borders, stands as a natural laboratory where Apollo astronauts trained for lunar missions.

Location: Arizona

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Flagstaff

Website: http://coconino.az.gov

Shares border with: Mohave County, Yavapai County, Gila County, Navajo County, San Juan County, Kane County

Website: http://coconino.az.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.70000,-111.50000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16