Washington County, Idaho
Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,198.[1] The county seat and largest city is Weiser.[2] It has over half of the county's population. The county was founded in 1879 when Idaho was a territory and named after George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789–1797).
Washington County, Idaho | |
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Location in the state of Idaho | |
Idaho's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | February 20, 1879 |
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Seat | Weiser |
Largest City | Weiser |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,474 sq mi (3,818 km²) 1,453 sq mi (3,763 km²) 21 sq mi (54 km²), 1.4% |
PopulationEst. - (2017) - Density |
10,121 7.0/sq mi (3/km²) |
Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 |
Website: www.co.washington.id.us | |
Named for: George Washington |
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References
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.