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
Map
Map of Idaho highlighting Washington County
Location in the state of Idaho
Map of the USA highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded February 20, 1879
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

Communities

Cities

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.