Jakes Corner, Arizona facts for kids
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Jakes Corner, Arizona
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 Jakes Corner, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Jakes Corner, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,800 ft (900 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 69.01/sq mi (26.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85541
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-36010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582802 |
Jakes Corner is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population information, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, the population of Jakes Corner was 76 people. By 2020, it had grown to 98 people.
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Where is Jakes Corner?
Jakes Corner is located in the northwestern part of Gila County, Arizona. It sits in a valley near a stream called Hardt Creek. This creek flows into Tonto Creek.
Getting Around Jakes Corner
Arizona State Route 188 is a main road that goes right through the community. This road can take you to State Route 87, which is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) northwest. Route 188 also leads south for about 21 miles (34 kilometers) to Theodore Roosevelt Lake.
If you want to visit Payson, it's about 19 miles (31 kilometers) north of Jakes Corner. You can get there by taking Routes 188 and 87.
Size of the Area
According to official measurements, the Jakes Corner CDP covers a total area of about 1.42 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Jakes Corner has changed over time.
- In 2010, the population was 76 people.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 98 people.
