Franklin County, Maine
County in Maine, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Franklin, Maine.
Franklin County is a county located in the state of Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,456,[1] making it the second-least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Farmington.[2] The county was established on May 9, 1838, and named for Benjamin Franklin.[3]
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Franklin County | |
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Coordinates: 44°52′45″N 70°23′17″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maine |
Founded | May 9, 1838 |
Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
Seat | Farmington |
Largest town | Farmington |
Area | |
• Total | 1,743 sq mi (4,510 km2) |
• Land | 1,697 sq mi (4,400 km2) |
• Water | 47 sq mi (120 km2) 2.7% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 29,456 |
• Density | 17.4/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | franklincountymaine |
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