Maricopa 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 3,072,149 people, with a population density of about 333.78 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 9,204.00 square miles (23,838.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Phoenix, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Phoenix.
Geographically, Maricopa County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Carefree 2,395 ft and its lowest point at El Mirage 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.