Halifax County, Nova Scotia
Halifax County | |
|---|---|
Location of Halifax County in Nova Scotia | |
| Coordinates: 44°54′N 63°06′W / 44.9°N 63.1°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Established | August 17, 1759 |
| Incorporated county | April 17, 1879 |
| Dissolved into the Halifax Regional Municipality | April 1, 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Regional Council |
| • Present governing council | Halifax Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,557.29 km2 (2,145.68 sq mi) |
| Population (1996) | |
• Total | 342,966 |
| • Density | 61.7146/km2 (159.840/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| Area code | 902 |
| Median earnings | $81,000 |
| Website | https://halifax.ca |
Halifax County (Scottish Gaelic: Siorramachd Haileafaics; French: Comté de Halifax) is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.