Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 463,490.[1] As of 2018, the population is estimated to be 470,406.[2] The county seat is Springfield.[3]
Hampden County | |
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![]() Hampden County Courthouse in Springfield | |
![]() Seal | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
![]() Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 42°07′39″N 72°34′17″W | |
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Founded | 1812 |
Named for | John Hampden |
Seat | Springfield |
Largest city | Springfield |
Area | |
• Total | 634 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
• Land | 617 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
• Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 2.7%% |
Population | |
• Estimate (2018) | 470,406 |
• Density | 751/sq mi (290/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional districts | 1st, 2nd |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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