Mariposa County
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Mariposa County is a county located in California's Sierra Nevada region, known for containing Yosemite National Park within its boundaries. The county is significant as a gateway to one of America's most visited national parks and plays an important role in the region's tourism and local economy.
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37°35′N 119°55′W / 37.58°N 119.91°W / 37.58; -119.91
Mariposa County (/ˌmærɪˈpoʊzə, -sə/ ) is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 17,131. The county seat is Mariposa. The county lies in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada, north of Fresno, east of Merced, and southeast of Stockton. The eastern portion of the county encompasses the principal area of Yosemite National Park.