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Hampshire County Map, Massachusetts

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Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Hampshire Location Map Massachusetts

The Pioneer Valley’s got a special vibe, and Hampshire County is right in the middle of it. You’ll find it in western Massachusetts, sandwiched between Franklin and Hampden counties.

Northampton is the county seat. It’s a cool college town with a thriving arts scene. Speaking of colleges, there are five of them here, including Smith and Amherst.

You can hike the Mount Holyoke Range one day and catch a world-class concert the next. The Connecticut River runs right through the center, making for some gorgeous views.

CategoryDetails
County nameHampshire County
County seatNorthampton
PopulationApproximately 165,000
Cities, towns, and communitiesAmherst, Belchertown, Chesterfield, Cummington, Easthampton, Goshen, Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, Huntington, Middlefield, Northampton, Pelham, Plainfield, South Hadley, Southampton, Ware, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Worthington
Interstates and highwaysInterstate 91, U.S. Route 5, Massachusetts Route 9, Massachusetts Route 10, Massachusetts Route 116
FIPS code25-015
Total area (land and water)545 square miles (527 square miles land, 18 square miles water)
Adjacent counties (and direction)Franklin County (North), Worcester County (East), Hampden County (South), Berkshire County (West)
Time zoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3732° N, 72.5199° W
EtymologyNamed after Hampshire, England
Major landmarksUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst, Emily Dickinson Museum, Smith College Museum of Art, Mount Holyoke Range State Park
WebsiteHampshire County Website

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