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The Cities and communities of Yuma County, Arizona*
Gadsden
Hyder
Lake
Ligurta
Martinez
Roll
Tacna
The Foothills
Yuma (County
Seat)
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Yuma County Website
Phone: 928-329-2104
Fax: 928-329-2001
General Information: soca@admin.co.yuma.az.us
County Courthouse
198 S. Main Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-329-2104
FAX: 928-329-2001
History:
Yuma County history page
The following paraphrased excerpts are taken from the above mentioned history page:
"Yuma County is one of four original counties designated by the first Territorial Legislature. It maintained its original boundaries until 1983 when voters decided to split Yuma County into LaPaz County in the north and a new "Yuma County" in the south.
Size:
At 5,522 square miles, Yuma County is larger than the state of Connecticut.
Geography:
Much of Yuma County's 5,522 square miles is desert land accented by rugged mountains. Several river valley regions, however, contain an abundance of arable land which is irrigated with water from the Colorado River.
These valley areas have some of the most fertile soils in the world, having received silt and mineral deposits from Colorado and Gila River floods until the rivers were tamed by an intricate series of dams and canals.
Elevation: 138 (at city of Yuma, the county seat)
Economy:
Farming, cattle raising, tourism, and two military bases, US Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) and US Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) are Yuma County's principal industries.
Location:
Yuma County is in southwest Arizona. It is bordered on the west by California, on the south by Mexico, on the east by both Maricopa and Pima Counties, and on the north and northwest by La Paz County.
Population:
1990 - 106,895
1996 - 125,142
2000 - 135,000
During the winter, the population increases by about 80,000 due to the Winter Visitors who are usually referred to as "Snowbirds".
Weather & Climate
Average high temperature: 87.3 degrees Fahrenheit
Average low temperature: 53.5 degrees Fahrenheit
Average temperature: 75.2
Average yearly rainfall: 2.94 inches
Per cent of Sunshine each year: 90%
Relative Humidity: 32% (summer)
Schools
Yuma County School Superintendent website
Library:
Yuma County Library District
350 Third Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: (928) 782-1871
The Yuma County Library District serves as your center for information, community
enrichment, recreational reading, and lifelong learning
Organizations and Groups:
Yuma Historical Society
Phone: 928-782-1841
Fax: 1-928-783-0680
Yuma Convention Bureau.
We put out our welcome mat every day. Mild winters and temperate summers make
Yuma an ideal destination for all your vacation needs. We offer a variety of
recreational activities and cultural attractions. Enjoy our soothing waters
or lush golf courses, our diverse selection of restaurants & shopping boutiques
and our natural wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
Phone: 928-783-0071
Fax: 1-928-783-1897
Email: info@visityuma.com
Yuma County Chamber of Commerce
180 W. 1st St., Suite A
Yuma Arizona 85364
Email: info@yumachamber.org
Phone: (928) 782-2567
Fax: (928) 343-0038
Attractions and more:
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)
Public Affairs: 928-269-2275
Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG)
Public Affairs: 928-328-6033
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is a unique national defense asset. At over 1300
square miles in size, larger than the state of Rhode Island, Yuma Proving Ground's
research and development facilities are capable of testing nearly everything
in the ground combat arsenal -- realistically, accurately and safely. Last year,
over 167,000 rounds were fired, 36,000 parachute drops took place and nearly
4000 air sorties were flown at the installation.
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