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Arlington County, Virginia |
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Location in the state of Virginia |
Virginia's location in the U.S. |
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Founded |
February 27, 1801 |
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Seat |
Arlington |
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Area |
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• Total |
26 sq mi (67 km2) |
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• Land |
26 sq mi (67 km2) |
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• Water |
0 sq mi (0 km2), 0.35% |
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Population (Est.) |
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• (2012) |
221,045 |
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• Density |
8,309/sq mi (3,208/km²) |
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Website |
www.arlingtonva.us |
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Arlington County is a county andcensus-designated place in theCommonwealth of Virginia. The land that became Arlington was originally donated by Virginia to the United States government to form part of the new federal capital district.
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