List of counties in Delaware
| Counties of Delaware | |
|---|---|
New
Castle Kent
Sussex
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| Location | State of Delaware |
| Number | 3 |
| Populations | 192,690 (Kent) – 588,093 (New Castle) |
| Areas | 494 square miles (1,280 km2) (New Castle) – 1,196 square miles (3,100 km2) (Sussex) |
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The U.S. state of Delaware is divided into three counties, the fewest of any state in the United States: New Castle, Kent and Sussex.[1] The origin of the county boundaries goes back to their former court districts.
- ^ "How Many Counties are in Your State?". Click and Learn. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-08-26.