Richmond, Maine | |
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Coordinates: 44°7′2″N 69°49′46″W / 44.11722°N 69.82944°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maine |
County | Sagadahoc |
Incorporated | 1823 |
Named for | Fort Richmond |
Area | |
• Total | 31.56 sq mi (81.74 km2) |
• Land | 30.41 sq mi (78.76 km2) |
• Water | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,522 |
• Density | 116/sq mi (44.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 04357 |
Area code | 207 |
FIPS code | 23-62645 |
GNIS feature ID | 0582695 |
Website | www.richmondmaine.com |
Richmond is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,522 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area, situated at the head of Merrymeeting Bay.
Richmond is located adjacent to the 2,019 acre state-owned and managed Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area on Swan Island,[3] a wildlife sanctuary and tourist area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] Swan Island is a major wildlife tourist attraction for the town, especially during the summer.[3]
Richmond is also known for its collection of Greek Revival homes, unique for the area.[5]
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