Castine (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Castine, Maine
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 Castine (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
Castine (CDP), Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Town | Castine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 657.59/sq mi (253.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04420, 04421
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-11230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630699 |
Castine is a small and historic place in Maine, United States. It is part of Hancock County. Castine is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2010, about 1,029 people lived in the Castine CDP. The entire town of Castine had 1,366 people. It's a quiet and beautiful spot with a lot of history.
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Exploring Castine's Location
Castine is located at the very end of a peninsula. This land sticks out into the water. It is surrounded by different bodies of water.
Water Around Castine
To the west, you'll find Penobscot Bay. This is a large bay. To the south, there is Castine Harbor. You can also see the Bagaduce River here. This river is affected by the ocean's tides.
To the northeast, there is Hatch Cove. To the northwest, you'll find Wadsworth Cove. This is another part of Penobscot Bay.
Roads and Travel
Maine State Route 166 starts in Castine. It goes north for about 7 miles to West Penobscot. If you want to go to Bucksport, it's about 17 miles north. You would take Routes 166, 175, and 1.
Land and Water Area
The Castine CDP covers about 4.0 square kilometers (1.55 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Maine Maritime Academy
A special school called the Maine Maritime Academy is located in Castine. This school teaches students about ships and the ocean.
Who Lives in Castine?
Castine is a small community. The number of people living there changes over time.
Population Numbers
According to the 2020 census, the population of Castine was 1,014 people. This number helps us understand how many people call Castine home.
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