Franklin County | |
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Coordinates: 39°58′N 83°01′W / 39.97°N 83.01°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
Founded | April 30, 1803[1] |
Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
Seat | Columbus |
Largest city | Columbus |
Area | |
• Total | 544 sq mi (1,410 km2) |
• Land | 532 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
• Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 2.1% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,323,807 |
• Density | 2,486/sq mi (960/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional districts | 3rd, 15th |
Website | franklincountyohio |
Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2020, the population was 1,323,807,[2] making it the most populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is Columbus,[3] the state capital and most populous city in Ohio.
Franklin County is named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States.
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties |