Bay County, Florida
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Bay County is a county on the Emerald Coast in Northwest Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 175,216.[1] Its county seat is Panama City.[2]
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Bay County | |
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Coordinates: 30°14′N 85°38′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
Founded | April 24, 1913 |
Named for | St. Andrews Bay |
Seat | Panama City |
Largest city | Panama City |
Area | |
• Total | 1,033 sq mi (2,680 km2) |
• Land | 758 sq mi (1,960 km2) |
• Water | 275 sq mi (710 km2) 26.6% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 175,216 |
• Density | 231/sq mi (89/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
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Bay County is included in the Panama City, Florida metropolitan area.