Washington County, Utah

Washington County
Washington County Hall of Justice, May 1992
Location within the U.S. state of Utah
Utah's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°17′N 113°31′W / 37.28°N 113.52°W / 37.28; -113.52
Country United States
State Utah
Founded1856
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatSt. George
Largest citySt. George
Area
 • Total2,430 sq mi (6,300 km2)
 • Land2,426 sq mi (6,280 km2)
 • Water3.6 sq mi (9 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total180,279
 • Density74/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.washco.state.ut.us

Washington County is a county in the southwestern corner of Utah, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 180,279.[1] Its county seat and largest city is St. George.[2] It was named after the first President of the United States, George Washington.

References

  1. "Washington County, Utah". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.