Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 873,341 people, with a population density of about 764.33 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 495.00 square miles (1,282.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Rockville, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Silver Spring.
Geographically, Montgomery County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Damascus 828 ft and its lowest point at Germantown 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.