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Here are a few facts and tips that might be helpful as you plan your visit. POPULATION: TRAVEL TIPS • About 1 million people live in Montgomery County. • The Washington Metropolitan area (Washington, D.C., 7 Maryland counties and 5 Virginia counties) totals about 5.8 million. CLIMATE: • The warmest month is typically July and the coolest month is typically January. The weather is known to fluctuate, so make sure to check the forecast before planning your trip. • Peak Season is from March – October. Peak season begins with The National Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually in Washington, D.C. in March. Annual fall festivals close out the peak season in October for leisure travelers. FAST FACTS: • 7 Million tourists visit Montgomery County annually. • There’s always room for you in Montgomery County and in one of our 50 hotels. • The county has a total area of 507 square miles. • Montgomery County has 3 cities, 12 towns, 4 villages, 33 census- designated places and 5 unincorporated communities. GOT A QUESTION? Answers to common visitor inquires can be found at www.visitmontgomery.com. Contact us by email at info@visitmontgomery.com or give us a call at 877-789-6904. VISITORS GUIDE | MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD | 7