Putnam County, Florida
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Putnam County is a county located in the northern part of the state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 73,321.[2] Its county seat is Palatka.[3]
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Putnam County | |
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Coordinates: 29°37′N 81°44′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
Founded | January 18, 1849 |
Named for | Benjamin A. Putnam |
Seat | Palatka |
Largest city | Palatka |
Area | |
• Total | 827 sq mi (2,140 km2) |
• Land | 728 sq mi (1,890 km2) |
• Water | 99 sq mi (260 km2) 12.0% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 73,321[1] |
• Density | 101/sq mi (39/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 6th |
Website | main |
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Putnam County comprises the Palatka, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Jacksonville-St. Marys-Palatka, FL-GA Combined Statistical Area. The county is centrally located between Jacksonville, Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach.