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The Cities and communities of La Paz County, Arizona*
Parker (County Seat)
Salome
Vicksburg
Wenden
*This list of cities may not be complete. The list may contain towns, cities, villages, boroughs, townships, ghost towns and other populated places.
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Information
& Facts about La Paz County, Arizona
All of Arizona is on the Mountain Standard Time - year round. When other parts
of the country go on daylight savings time, Arizona remains on standard time.
Government
La Paz County Website
County Courthouse
1108 Joshua Avenue
Parker, AZ 85344
Phone: (928) 669-6115
FAX: (928) 669-9709
History:
La Paz County was formed on January
1, 1983. Since then tourism and agriculture have become the leaders in the county's
economy.
Attractions and Information:
The county has two main population areas: Parker and Quartzsite. Quartzsite has many wintertime gem and mineral shows. Many attend these shows from all over the United States. The other main community, Parker, is well-known for its recreation, particularly anything on the water. The "Parker Strip" is a favorite spot for water skiing, boating, jet skiing, etc. The area has unlimited off-road trails and related places in the desert. The springtime brings fabulous wildflowers displays.
Many "northerners" come
to La Paz County to escape the winter cold. The great winter weather, no smog
and no snow draws these "snowbirds" to the area.
Organizations, Clubs & Groups
Parker
Area Chamber of Commerce
1217 California Avenue
Parker, Arizona 85344
Phone: (928) 669-2174
Quartzsite
Chamber of Commerce
100 E. Main Street
P.O. Box 85
Quartzsite, Arizona 85346-0085
Phone: 928-927-5600
Fax: 928-927-7438
Population:
1990 - 13,844
1992 - 13,796
1994 - 13,795
1996 - 14,497
2000 - 19,715
2003 - 19,517
Density:
4.4 persons per square mile (2000)
Facts & Figures
Median household income - $23,534
Size:
land area: 4,500 square miles (2002)
Schools
Parker
Area School District
1608 Laguna Avenue
P.O. Box 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
Phone: 928-669-9244
Location:
La Paz County is located in western Arizona along the California border. To the north is Mohave County, to the east are a small part of Yavapai County and Maricopa County and to the south is Yuma County.
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