Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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Delaware County
County of Delaware, Pennsylvania
Delaware County Courthouse in Media, viewed from south
Delaware County Courthouse in Media, viewed from south
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Delaware County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
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Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedSeptember 26, 1789
Named forDelaware River
SeatMedia
Largest cityChester
Area
 • Total191 sq mi (490 km2)
 • Land184 sq mi (480 km2)
 • Water6.8 sq mi (18 km2)  3.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
566,747
 • Density3,065/sq mi (1,183/km2)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.delaware.pa.us

Delaware County, colloquially referred to as Delco, is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that borders Philadelphia. With a population of 566,747, it is the fifth most populous county in Pennsylvania, and the third smallest in area. The county was created on September 26, 1789, from part of Chester County, and named for the Delaware River. Its county seat is Media.

List of hospitals in Delaware County, PA[edit | edit source]

Obesity in Delaware County, Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]

Over the past twenty years, the rate of people that are either overweight or obese has increased dramatically in Delaware about 55% adults are reported being overweight. The rate of obesity in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is about 25%, which is lower than the rate in the state of Pennsylvania of about 30%.

Physician weight loss centers in or near Delaware County, Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]

Physician weight loss centers in or near Philadelphia that accept health insurance

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Healthcare in Philadelphia, PA


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Surgeons Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more
Dentists and Other Providers Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers
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