ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Home to nearly one million people, St. Louis County is Missouri's largest county by population.

Sometimes, when locals talk about St. Louis County, they use colloquial labels such as "North," "South," "West," or even "Mid" County.

These terms can help people understand where someone lives or where something is located, particularly in proximity to the City of St. Louis and major highways. For some, it may even help paint a picture of a landmark or connect with a friend or family member from that part of St. Louis County.

That said, the exact boundaries of where North, South, West and Mid County start and end can be a bit subjective. And some locals may take pride in identifying with one label over another, even if their location is close to two geographical parts

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