Washington County, Maine

Washington County
Washington County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Maine
Maine's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°56′24″N 67°33′01″W / 44.940006°N 67.550331°W / 44.940006; -67.550331
Country United States
State Maine
FoundedJune 25, 1789
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatMachias
Largest cityCalais
Area
 • Total3,258 sq mi (8,440 km2)
 • Land2,563 sq mi (6,640 km2)
 • Water695 sq mi (1,800 km2)  21%
Population
 • Total31,095
 • Density9.5/sq mi (3.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewashingtoncountymaine.com

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,095,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Machias.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Washington County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.