Map of Washington County, Colorado

Washington County is a county located in the eastern side of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,817. The county seat is Akron. The county was named in honor of the United States President George Washington.

Washington County overview:
Name:	Washington County
FIPS code:	08-121
State:	Colorado
Founded:	February 9, 1887
Named for:	George Washington
Seat:	Akron
Largest town:	Akron
Total Area:	2,524 sq mi (6,540 km²)
Land Area:	2,518 sq mi (6,520 km²)
Total Population:	4,817
Population Density:	1.9/sq mi (0.7/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−7 (Mountain)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−6 (MDT)
Website:	washingtoncounty.colorado.gov

Washington County location map. Where is Washington County?

Washington County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Washington County. — Location of Washington County in the the United States.

Washington County location on the Colorado map. Where is Washington County. — Location of Washington County in Colorado.

History

Colorado State Legislature made Washington County out of larger Weld County in 1887. In 1889, Washington County’s eastern half formed Yuma County. In 1903, Arapahoe County ceded its eastern portion to Washington County to create its present form.

Like many Counties in Eastern Colorado, The Great Depression affected Washington County, bringing its population down significantly. Recently growth has been stagment.

Washington County’s Eastern Colorado Roundup is home to Colorado‘s first home-owned carnival held on every July annually. There are activities such as rodeos, various rides, and animals to see.

Washington County Road Map

Washington CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Washington County, Colorado. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Washington CountyMap — Washington Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,524 square miles (6,540 km), of which 2,518 square miles (6,520 km) is land and 5.9 square miles (15 km) (0.2%) is water.