Maryland is divided into 23 counties along with Baltimore City, which is considered an independent city and serves as a county equivalent. Here’s the complete list:
Full List of All Counties in Maryland
- Allegany County:Â Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Allegany County, Maryland
- Anne Arundel County:Â Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
- Baltimore County:Â Cities, Communities and Places in Baltimore County, Maryland
- Calvert County:Â Towns, Communities and Places in Calvert County, Maryland
- Caroline County:Â Towns, Communities and Places in Caroline County, Maryland
- Carroll County:Â Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Carroll County, Maryland
- Cecil County:Â Cities and Towns in Cecil County, Maryland
- Charles County:Â Towns, Communities and Places in Charles County, Maryland
- Dorchester County:Â Cities, Towns and Places in Dorchester County, Maryland
- Frederick County:Â Cities, Towns, Communities, Village and Places in Frederick County, Maryland
- Garrett County:Â Cities and Towns in Garrett County, Maryland
- Harford County:Â Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Harford County, Maryland
- Howard County:Â Communities and Places in Howard County, Maryland
- Kent County:Â Towns, Communities and Places in Kent County, Maryland
- Montgomery County:Â Cities, Towns and Villages in Montgomery County, Arkansas
- Prince George’s County: Cities, Towns Communities and Places in Prince George’s County, Maryland
- Queen Anne’s County: Towns, Places and Communities in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland
- St. Mary’s County: Towns, Communities and Places in St. Mary’s County, Maryland
- Somerset County:Â Cities, Towns Communities and Places in Somerset County, Maryland
- Talbot County:Â Towns, Communities and Places in Talbot County, Maryland
- Washington County:Â Cities, Towns Places and Communities in Washington County, Maryland
- Wicomico County:Â Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Wicomico County, Maryland
- Worcester County:Â City, Towns, Communities and Places in Worcester County, Maryland
- Baltimore City (independent city):Â Communities in Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland
| Category | Quick Facts |
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| Geography | Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. |
| History | Founded in 1634; became a state on April 28, 1788 |
| Economy | Known for aerospace, defense, and biotechnology |
| Climate | Humid subtropical and humid continental climates |
| Natural Attractions | Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Mountains |
| Culture | Famous for crab cakes and maritime traditions |
| Miscellaneous | State bird is the Baltimore Oriole, State flower is the Black-Eyed Susan |
| Population | Approximately 6.2 million people as of 2020 Census |
| Notable People | Jada Pinkett Smith, Julie Bowen, Logic |
| Notable Places | Baltimore, Annapolis, Ocean City |
| Bordering States | Borders Pennsylvania to the north, Delaware to the east, Virginia and West Virginia to the south and west |
| Official Website | https://www.maryland.gov/ |
Related: List of All 50 States in the United States
How many counties are in Maryland?
- Maryland has a total of 23 counties and one independent city. The 23 counties are listed above.
What county in Maryland has the most population?
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The county in Maryland with the highest population is Montgomery County. As of the 2020 census, Montgomery County had a population of 1,062,061 residents. It is considered the most populous county in Maryland and is located adjacent to Washington, D.C.
What county is Baltimore in?
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Baltimore is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is the largest city in Maryland and serves as the county seat of Baltimore County. Baltimore County surrounds the independent city of Baltimore and is separate from it in terms of government administration.
How many counties and cities are in Maryland?
- The state of Maryland has a total of 23 counties and one independent city (Baltimore City).
