Verde Valley

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Verde Valley
Verde River, Arizona.
Verde Valley Location in Arizona, northeast of Verde River
Length	40.5 miles (65.2 km)
Geography
Coordinates	34°45′11″N 112°01′19″W / 34.75306°N 112.02194°W / 34.75306; -112.02194

The Verde Valley (Yavapai: Matkʼamvaha; Spanish: Valle Verde) is a valley in central Arizona in the United States. The Verde River runs through it. The Verde River is one of Arizona's last free-flowing river systems. It provides crucial habitat for fish and wildlife, fresh water for local agricultural production, recreational opportunities for locals and tourists alike, and brings clean drinking water to over 2 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The valley is overlooked by Mingus Mountain and the Mogollon Rim. The valley is one of three regions of viticulture in Arizona and contains the Verde Valley AVA.