Cabin John-Brookmont, Maryland facts for kids
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Cabin John-Brookmont
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Former CDP
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 Cabin John-Brookmont
Location in Maryland
Cabin John-Brookmont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| Counties | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,341 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
20816, 20818
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| Area code(s) | 240 & 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-12087 |
Cabin John-Brookmont was a special type of area called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. It was located in Montgomery County, Maryland, right next to Washington, D.C..
This CDP existed during the 1980 and 1990 population counts (censuses). It brought together two main communities: Cabin John and Brookmont. In 1990, about 5,341 people lived there, in 2,168 homes. By the year 2000, the Cabin John-Brookmont CDP was split up. It became two separate census areas: Cabin John and Brookmont. The ZIP codes for this former area are 20816 and 20818.
Where Was Cabin John-Brookmont Located?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,135 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,341 | 4.0% | |
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The Cabin John-Brookmont area was in a specific spot, which can be described using geographic coordinates. It was bordered by several other areas. To the northwest was Potomac. To the south, across the Potomac River, was McLean. To the northeast, it was next to Bethesda. The land area of this CDP was about 2.7 square miles.
