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Baden, Maryland
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 Baden, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Baden, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.53 sq mi (73.89 km2) |
| • Land | 27.60 sq mi (71.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,114 |
| • Density | 76.59/sq mi (29.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-03500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 597035 |
Baden is a small community in southeastern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. It does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,114 people lived in Baden.
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Where is Baden Located?
Baden is found in southeastern Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers about 73.9 square kilometers (28.5 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 2.4 square kilometers (0.93 square miles) is water. The Patuxent River forms the eastern edge of Baden. This river separates Baden from Calvert County.
Baden is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) southeast of Washington, D.C. It shares borders with other communities. To the south is Aquasco. To the west is Cedarville. Croom is to the north. Brandywine is to the east. Charles County is to the southwest.
How Many People Live in Baden?
The number of people living in Baden has stayed quite steady.
- In 2010, the population was 2,128 people.
- In 2020, the population was 2,114 people.
Learning in Baden
Students living in Baden attend schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
Local Schools
The schools that Baden residents are assigned to include:
- Baden Elementary School
- Gwynn Park Middle School
- Gwynn Park High School
Community Library
The Prince George's County Memorial Library System helps the community learn. It runs the Baden Library, which is a great place for books and resources.
People from Baden
One notable person connected to Baden is Alethia Tanner. She grew up on a plantation in the area. This plantation was owned by Rachel Pratt, who was the mother of Maryland governor Thomas Pratt. The plantation was located on the west side of the Patuxent River.
See also
In Spanish: Baden (Maryland) para niños
