Washington County, Colorado
County in Colorado, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Washington County is a county located in the eastern side of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,817, making it the least populous “Washington County” in the United States.[1][failed verification] The county seat is Akron.[2] The county was named in honor of the United States President George Washington.
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Washington County | |
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Coordinates: 39°59′N 103°12′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
Founded | February 9, 1887 |
Named for | George Washington |
Seat | Akron |
Largest town | Akron |
Area | |
• Total | 2,524 sq mi (6,540 km2) |
• Land | 2,518 sq mi (6,520 km2) |
• Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 0.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,817 |
• Density | 1.9/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | washingtoncounty |
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