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Wayne County, Administrative county in Michigan, US.

Wayne County spans 673 square miles of territory in southeastern Michigan, containing Detroit and 42 other municipalities along the Detroit River.

Established in 1796 and named after General Anthony Wayne, the county initially encompassed the entire Lower Peninsula of Michigan and parts of surrounding states.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus functions as a central transportation hub for Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines, connecting millions of travelers annually.

The Wayne County Department of Public Services maintains roads, highways, and infrastructure across 43 distinct communities within its boundaries.

The county holds the largest population in Michigan with 1,793,561 residents as of 2020, ranking as the nineteenth most populated county in the United States.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1796

Capital city: Detroit

Shares border with: Washtenaw County, Macomb County, Essex County, Oakland County, Monroe County

Phone: +13132245030

Website: http://waynecounty.com

GPS coordinates: 42.28000,-83.26000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31

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