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Chittenden County Map, Vermont

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Chittenden County, Vermont

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Chittenden County is the most populous county in Vermont. It hugs the eastern shore of Lake Champlain in the northwestern part of the state. Burlington is Vermont’s biggest city and calls this county home. It’s a hub of culture, education, and commerce.

The University of Vermont’s campus sprawls across a hill overlooking the lake. Church Street Marketplace bustles with shoppers and street performers. You can ferry across the lake to New York State.

The food scene in Chittenden County showcases local ingredients. Shelburne Museum houses an eclectic collection of Americana. Hiking and biking trails abound. In winter, nearby ski resorts beckon. It’s where urban meets rural in true Vermont style.

CategoryDetails
County NameChittenden County
County SeatBurlington
PopulationApproximately 170,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBurlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Winooski, Williston, Shelburne
Interstates and HighwaysI-89, I-189, US-2, US-7
FIPS Code50-007
Total Area (Land and Water)619 sq mi (Land: 539 sq mi; Water: 80 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Addison County (South), Clinton County, New York (Northwest), Essex County, New York (West), Franklin County (North), Grand Isle County (Northwest), Lamoille County (Northeast), Washington County (Southeast)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateVermont
Coordinates44.4759° N, 73.2121° W
EtymologyNamed after Thomas Chittenden, the first Governor of Vermont
Major LandmarksUniversity of Vermont, Lake Champlain, Church Street Marketplace
WebsiteChittenden County Website

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