Canaan, Maine

Canaan: human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America

About

Canaan is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,275 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,168 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Canaan

Population 2,168 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maine (United States)
County Somerset County
Postal code 04924
Phone Area Codes 207
Area 42.13 km2
Latitude & Longitude 44.7617,-69.5614
Altitude 236 feet / 72 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 16:03:48 (15th April 2026)
Density 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.94% (2010-2020)
Weather 63℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Canaan is located at 44°45'42"N 69°33'41"W (44.7617300, -69.5614400).

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Weather

63°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 mph E This Afternoon

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Canaan decreased by 4.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,275 - census
2011 2,258 -0.75% estimation process
2012 2,248 -0.44% estimation process
2013 2,241 -0.31% estimation process
2014 2,216 -1.13% estimation process
2015 2,191 -1.14% estimation process
2016 2,182 -0.41% estimation process
2017 2,173 -0.41% estimation process
2018 2,176 0.14% estimation process
2019 2,170 -0.28% estimation process
2020 2,168 -0.09% estimation process
Canaan zip code is 04924. County name: Somerset, County fips: 23025

Best Things to Do in Canaan

1Lake George Regional Park

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10 Main St, Canaan, ME 04924, United States View details

Phone: +12074741292 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Canaan, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
161192 Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield (ME) 04937-1367

Nearby Transit Stations (14)

Rail and bus stations connected to Canaan, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
AGM Augusta, ME 9 Industrial Drive BUS
BFT Belfast, Maine Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 BUS
BAN Bangor, Maine 1039 Union St. BUS
SRT Searsport, Maine 161 East Main St. BUS
LCV Lincolnville, Maine 2512 Atlantic Highway BUS

Closest post offices linked to Canaan.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Canaan Post Office Canaan (ME) 04924

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Canaan, Ohio township in Wayne County, Ohio with a population of 4,989 people.
  • Canaan, New Hampshire town in New Hamsphire with a population of 3,917 people.
  • Canaan, New York city in Columbia County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,607 people.
  • Canaan, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,051 people.
  • Canaan, Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 912 people.

Other cities in Somerset County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
Skowhegan 8,238 Town in Maine, USA
Fairfield 6,552 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Madison 4,696 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Pittsfield 4,003 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Norridgewock 3,227 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Anson 2,397 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Saint Albans 1,979 St.
Palmyra 1,979 Town in Maine
Hartland 1,724 Town in Maine, United States
Cornville 1,389 Town in Somerset County, Maine
Solon 1,078 Town in Maine, United States
Smithfield 1,008 Town in Maine, United States
Athens 976 Town in Maine, United States
Embden 956 Human settlement in United States of America
Bingham 900 Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Harmony 895 Town in Maine, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Canaan distances to largest Maine cities