Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 548,285.[1] The county seat is Taunton.[2]
Bristol County | |
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 Bristol County Courthouse in Taunton | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
 Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41.75°N 71.09°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| Founded | June 2, 1685 (from Plymouth Colony) |
| Named for | Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Seat | Taunton |
| Largest city | New Bedford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 691 sq mi (1,790 km2) |
| • Land | 553 sq mi (1,430 km2) |
| • Water | 138 sq mi (360 km2) 20%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 564,022 |
| • Density | 1,015.3/sq mi (392.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 4th, 8th, 9th |
| Website | www |
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. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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