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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Economic Profile
County Seat: P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404
County Homepage: http://www.montcopa.org
Montgomery County borders Philadelphia to the east and lies between Chester and Bucks Counties. Many people make Montgomery County their home simply because it offers a little bit of everything- it features beautiful neighborhoods with large estates and modest homes, enormous state parks, exceptional educational institutions, large employers, the world renowned Merion East Golf Course and the largest shopping mall on the East Coast, the King of Prussia Mall. Additionally, world-class pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies make up the area's economic focal points. Giants like Merck, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and GlaxoSmithKline are all located here and together employ thousands of Greater Philadelphia residents. The wide array of available jobs translates into many residents! Montgomery County spans 483 square miles and its over 775,000 residents make it the second most populated county in the region.
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