Maine, US
Maine: Located in the northeastern United States, Maine is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history, and extensive forests.
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Maine is a state in the New England region located in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by New Hampshire, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Maine is known as the "Pine Tree State."
Some key facts about Maine:
- Capital: Augusta
- Population: Around 1.3 million
- Area: 35,380 square miles (39th largest state)
- Nickname: The Pine Tree State
Maine has extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and many offshore islands. The famous Maine lobster fishery operates along the coast. Inland, Maine is heavily forested and mountainous, including the northern portion of the Appalachian Mountains.
Maine has a long history dating back to early Native American tribes and European settlement in the 1600s. Major industries today include forestry, fishing, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Portland is Maine's largest city and cultural hub.
Maine is known for its dramatic natural beauty and maritime culture. Popular activities include boating, hiking, skiing, and visiting lighthouses and beaches. Acadia National Park is one of Maine's most visited outdoor destinations.
Maine has a unique regional identity that includes lobsters, blueberries, moose, and an independent spirit. The cold, snowy winters give way to warm summer months. Fall foliage season attracts many "leaf peepers".
In summary, Maine is an iconic New England state with rocky coastlines, evergreen forests, picturesque towns, and lobster shacks. Its natural riches and cultural traditions make Maine a unique place to live and visit.
State Snapshot
Maine at a glance
Maine currently has 420 quality-checked populated place pages and 16 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
420
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
16
Open related pagesLargest city
PortlandPopulation 66,803
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Maine
| Population | 1,350,141 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | 91646 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 12.82% |
| Land as percent of area | 87.18% |
| Continent | North America |
| Easternmost point | Point(-66.949777777 44.815388888), Point(-66.947027777 44.812555555) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-69.2246 47.4597) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.5003,-69.2498 |
| Legislative body | Maine Legislature |
| Named for | Province of Maine, Broadmayne, Maine |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital | Augusta |
| Establishment | March 15, 1820 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:08:54 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 51℉ Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Maine is located at 45°30'1"N 69°14'59"W (45.5003200, -69.2497700). It has 3 neighbors: New Hampshire, New Brunswick and Quebec.
Maine map
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The largest city of Maine is Portland with a population of 66,803. Other cities include, Lewiston population 36,226, Bangor population 31,998, West Scarborough population 27,706 and South Portland population 25,950. See all Maine cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Maine (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maine.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | Cumberland | 66,803 |
| Lewiston | Androscoggin | 36,226 |
| Bangor | Penobscot | 31,998 |
| West Scarborough | Cumberland | 27,706 |
| South Portland | Cumberland | 25,950 |
| South Portland Gardens | Cumberland | 23,893 |
| Auburn | Androscoggin | 23,410 |
| Scarborough | Cumberland | 21,527 |
| Biddeford | York | 21,500 |
| Sanford | York | 21,253 |
| Brunswick | Cumberland | 20,619 |
| Saco | York | 20,121 |
| Westbrook | Cumberland | 19,267 |
| Augusta | Kennebec | 18,747 |
| Gorham | Cumberland | 17,962 |
| Waterville | Kennebec | 16,579 |
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Weather
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Maine
Official Website- Lincoln County
- Washington County
- Androscoggin County
- Somerset County
- Aroostook County
- Kennebec County
- Piscataquis County
- Oxford County
- Cumberland County
- Franklin County
- Knox County
- Hancock County
- York County
- Penobscot County
- Waldo County
- Sagadahoc County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 742,371 | - | census |
| 1920 | 768,014 | 3.34% | census |
| 1930 | 797,423 | 3.69% | census |
| 1940 | 847,226 | 5.88% | census |
| 1950 | 913,774 | 7.28% | census |
| 1960 | 969,265 | 5.73% | census |
| 1970 | 992,048 | 2.3% | census |
| 1980 | 1,124,660 | 11.79% | census |
| 1990 | 1,227,928 | 8.41% | census |
| 2000 | 1,274,923 | 3.69% | census |
| 2010 | 1,328,361 | 4.02% | census |
| 2011 | 1,328,284 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,327,729 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,328,009 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,330,513 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,328,262 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,331,317 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,334,612 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,339,057 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,344,212 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,350,141 | 0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Maine (146)
People born in Maine, including painter and art administrator Virgil Williams, musician William Batchelder Bradbury, archaeologist John Howland Rowe, .
More notable people
- Dave Graham (American rock climber) he was born in 10/11/1981
- Ezra Abbot (Anerican librarian and biblical scholar) he was born in 28/04/1819
- Charles Deering (American businessman) he was born in 31/07/1852
- Sam Webb (Chairman of the Communist Party USA) he was born in 16/07/1945
- Heather Hemmens (American actress and director) she was born in 10/07/1988
- Owen King (American writer) he was born in 21/02/1977
- Oakes Murphy (American politician (1849-1908)) he was born in 14/10/1849
- Victor A. McKusick (American internist and medical geneticist) he was born in 21/10/1921
- Jodie Starling (Detective Conan character)
- Charles Farrar Browne (American writer) he was born in 26/04/1834
- Chester Greenwood (American inventor) he was born in 04/12/1858
- David S. Rohde (Investigative journalist) he was born in 07/08/1967
- Edwin Arlington Robinson (American poet) he was born in 22/12/1869
- Elizabeth Hill (American screenwriter) she was born in 27/02/1901
- Henry Ingalls (American lawyer (1819-1896)) he was born in 01/01/1819
- Robert Dunham (American actor, racing driver, journalist, US Marine (1931-2001)) he was born in 06/07/1931
- James Deering (American industrialist) he was born in 01/01/1859
- John Blackwood (American association football player) he was born in 31/08/1877
Other places with the same name (3)
- Maine, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 5,005 people.
- Maine, Wisconsin town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 895 people.
- Maine, Minnesota township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a population of 654 people.
Maine Counties (more)
Cumberland County
county in Maine, United States
York County
county in Maine, United States
Penobscot County
county in Maine, United States of America
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 298,111 |
| York County | 209,066 |
| Penobscot County | 151,655 |
| Kennebec County | 122,955 |
| Androscoggin County | 108,547 |
| Aroostook County | 66,804 |
| Oxford County | 58,132 |
| Hancock County | 55,088 |
| Somerset County | 50,635 |
| Knox County | 39,951 |
| Waldo County | 39,923 |
| Sagadahoc County | 36,044 |
| Lincoln County | 34,775 |
| Washington County | 31,473 |
| Franklin County | 29,986 |
| Piscataquis County | 16,996 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
Map of Maine Na 1
Usa Maine Location Map
Maine Flag Map
Counties Map of Maine
Historical Map Maine
Maine Relief Map
Where Is Maine Located
Maine Cities And Towns
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Maine Population Map (1)
Maine Reference Map
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