Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Berkshire County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 Census, the county had a population of 131,219.[1] The county seat and largest city is Pittsfield.[2]
Berkshire County | |
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| County of Berkshire | |
 Berkshire County Courthouse | |
| Motto(s): Firmus et Paratus (Latin "Steadfast and Ready") | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
 Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°23′46″N 73°12′36″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| Founded | April 24, 1761 |
| Seat | Pittsfield |
| Largest city | Pittsfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 946 sq mi (2,450 km2) |
| • Land | 927 sq mi (2,400 km2) |
| • Water | 20 sq mi (50 km2) 2.1%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2015) | 126,715 |
| • Density | 136/sq mi (53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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|  Seal of Massachusetts |
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