Apache County, county in Arizona, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,875 inhabitants. The county was created 145 years ago in 1879. Its county seat is St. Johns.
There are 12 city/town in Apache County, AZ. The largest city of Apache County is Cottonwood with a population of 12,762. Other cities include, Eagar population 4,956, Chinle population 4,518, Fort Defiance population 4,061, Saint Johns population 3,526
Apache County sits in northeastern Arizona and contains parts of the Navajo Nation as well as the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Apache County:
St. Johns
St. Johns is the county seat and largest city in Apache County with approximately 3,500 residents. This small rural community was founded by Mormon pioneers in the 1870s. St. Johns serves as a hub for the surrounding area.
Eagar is located along the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in the southern part of the county. It has about 5,000 residents and serves as a popular gateway to outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby mountains and forests.
Home to just over 2,000 people, Springerville sits near the New Mexico border. It offers easy access to hiking, fishing, and hunting in the Apache National Forest. Springerville hosts annual events like wildlife expos and off-road rallies.
Alpine
Alpine is a small mountain town nestled right where the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado all intersect. This remote community has less than 300 year-round residents.
Teec Nos Pos is the second largest Navajo community in the county with around 1,500 residents. This chapter of the Navajo Nation has several convenience stores, a motel, and community college.
Other towns in Apache County include Chambers, Chinle, Ganado, Greasewood, and Round Rock. This county is filled with incredible scenery and small rural towns rich in Native American culture and traditions.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Apache County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Chinle | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 4,518 |
Cottonwood | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States | 12,762 |
Eagar | Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 4,956 |
Fort Defiance | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 4,061 |
Houck | Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 1,024 |
Lukachukai | Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 1,701 |
Many Farms | Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona | 1,348 |
Saint Johns | City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States | 3,526 |
Saint Michaels | Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States | 1,443 |
Springerville | Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 1,985 |
Teec Nos Pos | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 799 |
Window Rock | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | 2,712 |