Washington County, Idaho
Washington County | |
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Washington County Courthouse in Weiser | |
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho | |
Idaho's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 44°27′N 116°47′W / 44.45°N 116.78°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| Founded | February 20, 1879 |
| Named after | George Washington |
| Seat | Weiser |
| Largest city | Weiser |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,474 sq mi (3,820 km2) |
| • Land | 1,453 sq mi (3,760 km2) |
| • Water | 21 sq mi (50 km2) 1.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,500 |
• Estimate (2024) | 11,539 |
| • Density | 7.1/sq mi (2.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,500. The county seat and largest city is Weiser, with over half of the county's population. The county was established in 1879 when Idaho was a territory and named after U.S. President George Washington.