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Yuma, Arizona

Located in Yuma County, Arizona, Yuma was established in 1854. Yuma is the sunniest city on Earth with over 90% sunshine year-round. About 90% of U.S. winter leafy vegetables are grown in the Yuma area.
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Founded 1854 | Population 100,843 | Peak 100,843 (2024) | County Yuma County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Yuma, Arizona

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1854Fort Yuma: Military post at Colorado River crossing.
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1876Yuma Territorial Prison: Notorious 'Hell Hole' prison opens.
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1942Military Testing: Yuma Proving Ground for weapons testing.
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2000Winter Vegetable Capital: 90% of U.S. winter lettuce grown here.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1854 Government
Fort Yuma
1876 Government
Yuma Territorial Prison
1942 Government
Military Testing
2000 Business
Winter Vegetable Capital

Did You Know?

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Yuma is the sunniest city on Earth with over 90% sunshine year-round.
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About 90% of U.S. winter leafy vegetables are grown in the Yuma area.
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Yuma Territorial Prison was so harsh it was called the 'Hell Hole.'.
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Yuma is located in Yuma County, Arizona.
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Yuma was founded in 1854.

Famous People from Yuma, Arizona

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Cesar Chavez
Politician, Human Rights Defender · Born Mar 31, 1927 · Died Apr 23, 1993 (age 66)
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Eduardo Franco
Actor, Comedian · Born Aug 29, 1994 · Age 31
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Ryan Bedford
Speed Skater, Short-Track Speed Skater · Born Oct 20, 1986 · Age 39
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