Hampden County Map, Massachusetts
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Hampden County, Massachusetts
In the heart of western Massachusetts lies Hampden County. Springfield, the largest city and county seat, anchors this diverse region.
It’s a mix of urban and rural, with old factory towns and leafy suburbs. The county includes the Connecticut River and the Berkshire foothills.
You’ll find top-notch museums here, like the Basketball Hall of Fame. Visitors love the hiking trails and state parks. The area has a rich industrial past, but it’s reinventing itself for the future.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County name | Hampden County |
| County seat | Springfield |
| Population | Approximately 470,000 |
| Cities, towns, and communities | Agawam, Blandford, Brimfield, Chester, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Granville, Hampden, Holland, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Montgomery, Palmer, Russell, Southwick, Springfield, Tolland, Wales, Westfield, West Springfield, Wilbraham |
| Interstates and highways | Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), Interstate 91, U.S. Route 20, Massachusetts Route 57, Massachusetts Route 83 |
| FIPS code | 25-013 |
| Total area (land and water) | 634 square miles (618 square miles land, 16 square miles water) |
| Adjacent counties (and direction) | Hampshire County (North), Worcester County (East), Tolland County, Connecticut (Southeast), Hartford County, Connecticut (South), Litchfield County, Connecticut (Southwest), Berkshire County (West) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.1170° N, 72.6400° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Hampden, an English politician and patriot |
| Major landmarks | Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Basketball Hall of Fame, Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, Forest Park |
| Website | Hampden County Website |
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