Charles County, Maryland
Charles County is located in the southern central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 166,617.[1] The county seat is La Plata.[2]
| Charles County, Maryland | |
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 Location in the state of Maryland | |
 Maryland's location in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | April 13, 1658 |
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| Seat | La Plata |
| Largest community | Waldorf |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
643 sq mi (1,665 km²) 458 sq mi (1,186 km²) 185 sq mi (479 km²), 29 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
166,617 363.8/sq mi (140/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.charlescountymd.gov | |
| Named for: Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore | |
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References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Charles County, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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