Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Yuma is a city in southwestern Arizona and the seat of Yuma County, near California and Mexico. It lies close to the confluence of the Colorado and Gila rivers, amid desert valleys, mountains and irrigated farmland. The Yuma Crossing historically provided a comparatively narrow and predictable passage across the Colorado River. Agriculture, military activity and tourism are important parts of the city’s economy.