Gila County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 51,335 people, with a population density of about 10.77 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 4,768.00 square miles (12,349.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Globe, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Payson.
Geographically, Gila County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Strawberry 5,883 ft and its lowest point at Sun Valley 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.