How Large Is Coconino County?

Coconino County is a county located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population was 134,421 at the 2010 census. The county seat is Flagstaff. The county takes its name from Cohonino, a name applied to the Havasupai people.

Is Coconino County the largest county in the United States?

With 18,608 square miles, Coconino is the second largest county in the United States and the largest in Arizona, but is one of the most sparsely populated. It is characterized by rugged moun- tains, deep canyons and thick forests of pine, spruce, piñon, aspen and oak.

What is the county for Flagstaff AZ?

Coconino County, carved out of Yavapai County, was created by the 16th Territorial Assembly in 1891. That same year, an election was held to determine the permanent county seat. Flagstaff, which had been designated the temporary county seat, won out over Williams by a vote of 419 to 97.