Bay County, Florida
Bay County is a county on the Emerald Coast in Northwest Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 175,216. Its county seat is Panama City.
Bay County | |
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County | |
The Bay County Courthouse in March 2008 | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Florida | |
Florida's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 30°14′N 85°38′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Founded | April 24, 1913 |
| Named for | St. Andrews Bay |
| Seat | Panama City |
| Largest city | Panama City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,033 sq mi (2,680 km2) |
| • Land | 758 sq mi (1,960 km2) |
| • Water | 275 sq mi (710 km2) 26.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 175,216 |
| • Density | 231/sq mi (89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Bay County is included in the Panama City, Florida metropolitan area.
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