Submitted by Memebia t3_zgk1kd in RhodeIsland
I'm asking because I'm a mapper on Reddit. I'm doing a map that shows the biggest county in each us state. I'm having trouble finding Rhode Island's. can someone help me?
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PigpenMcKernan t1_izh9xrq wrote
Wikipedia confirms, Washington is 563 square miles to Providence’s 436. However, Providence’s population is over 660k while Washington’s is under 130k.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Rhode_Island
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence_County,_Rhode_Island
koidrieyez t1_izhahgn wrote
Don't look for South County. We know where it is but you have to be from here to understand.
Memebia OP t1_izhbe4e wrote
ok thank you
moreobviousthings t1_izhehz8 wrote
It's even bigger than Washington County.
youjustlostthegameee t1_izisqpl wrote
We don't use counties anymore
degggendorf t1_iziw7ym wrote
It's so huge that no one who lives there can leave
Bendyb3n t1_izjpoyy wrote
Counties still exist in RI, but they just don’t do anything other than be a line on a map. MA is pretty much the same aside from a few counties.
youjustlostthegameee t1_izjql7v wrote
They exist the same way an old stone wall runs parallel to the highway. They are no longer used as a political unit, nor do they truly demark boundaries. They are a relic; a historical residue.
Proof-Variation7005 t1_izjsoqu wrote
It's funny that the state has 5 counties when there are counties that are larger than our entire state.
xanderg102301 t1_izmd1b9 wrote
The courts still use em
youjustlostthegameee t1_j02a3sh wrote
degggendorf t1_j07bggz wrote
Here is the info on each of the county superior courts: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SuperiorCourt/Pages/Contact%20Information.aspx
Uncle_Tony96 t1_izh9hds wrote
By size i think it’s Washington County. By population it’s Providence County