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Westmoreland County, Virginia
County in Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Westmoreland County is a county located in the Northern Neck of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population sits at 18,477.[1] Its county seat is Montross.[2]
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Westmoreland County | |
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![]() Westmoreland County Courthouse in Montross | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
![]() Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 38°07′N 76°48′W | |
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Founded | 1653 |
Named for | Westmorland |
Seat | Montross |
Largest town | Colonial Beach |
Area | |
• Total | 253 sq mi (660 km2) |
• Land | 229 sq mi (590 km2) |
• Water | 24 sq mi (60 km2) 9.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,477 |
• Density | 73/sq mi (28/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
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