Williams
Also known as Williams, Arizona, Williams, AZ
city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Coconino
- Incorporated
- July 9, 1901
- Type
- Council-Manager
- Mayor
- Don Dent
- Vice mayor
- Frank McNelly
- City manager
- Tim Pettit
- Total
- 44.17 sq mi (114.41 km )
- Land
- 43.83 sq mi (113.52 km )
- Water
- 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km )
- Elevation
- 6,916 ft (2,108 m)
- Density
- 73.1/sq mi (28.21/km )
Article
Williams is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, located west of Flagstaff. As of the 2020 census, Williams had a population of 3,202. It lies on the routes of Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. It is also the southern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway, which takes visitors to Grand Canyon Village.
Also known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon", Williams was the last city on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40.