Monroe County, Michigan
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 152,721.[1] The largest city and county seat is Monroe.[2] It was named for then-President James Monroe in 1817.[3]
Monroe County | |
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![]() Monroe County Courthouse in Monroe | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
![]() Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 41°55′N 83°30′W | |
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Founded | July 14, 1817 |
Named for | James Monroe |
Seat | Monroe |
Largest city | Monroe |
Area | |
• Total | 680 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
• Land | 549 sq mi (1,420 km2) |
• Water | 131 sq mi (340 km2) 19% |
Population | |
• Estimate (2019) | 150,500 |
• Density | 277/sq mi (107/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 7th |
Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- List of Michigan counties with creation date Archived July 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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