With year-round outdoor recreation and home to Zion National Park and the best golfing in the U.S., Washington County is the premier destination for visitors, tourists and those looking to make Southern Utah home. ST. GEORGE NEWS / www.stgnews.com is your source to connect with Washington County. Washington County is one of the fastest growing areas in Utah. It consistently makes Forbes top 100 places to live. St. George is located in the southwest corner of the state and also has the county's largest population with over 65,000 residents. Washington County's population is estimated to be over 140,000 and growing.