Washington County, Maine

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Washington County
Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse
Flag of Washington County
Map of Maine highlighting Washington County
Location within the U.S. state of Maine
Map of the United States highlighting Maine
Maine's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°56′24″N 67°33′01″W / 44.940006°N 67.550331°W / 44.940006; -67.550331
Country United States
State Maine
FoundedJune 25, 1789
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatMachias
Largest cityCalais
Area
 • Total3,258 sq mi (8,440 km2)
 • Land2,563 sq mi (6,640 km2)
 • Water695 sq mi (1,800 km2)  21%
Population
 • Total31,095
 • Density9.5/sq mi (3.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewashingtoncountymaine.com

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,095,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Machias.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Washington County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.