Danville, Allegany County, Maryland facts for kids
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Danville, Maryland
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 Danville, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Danville, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
| • Density | 196.15/sq mi (75.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-21675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583604 |
Danville is a small place in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the government still counts its population.
In 2010, about 271 people lived in Danville. By 2020, the population was 224.
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Where is Danville Located?
Danville is found along U.S. Route 220. This road helps connect it to other places. It is about 14 miles (22.5 km) southwest of a larger city called Cumberland. Danville is also about 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Keyser, West Virginia.
Natural Surroundings
The community of Danville sits in a valley. A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains. To the northwest, Danville is bordered by Dans Mountain, which is about 2,800 feet (853 meters) tall. To the southeast, there is Fort Hill, which is about 1,500 feet (457 meters) tall. These natural features make the area very scenic.
Who Lives in Danville?
The study of who lives in a place is called demographics. It helps us understand the population.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Danville has changed over the years.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the United States every ten years.
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| 2020 | 224 | — | |
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See also
Want to learn more about Danville, Maryland in Spanish? Check out this page: Danville (Maryland) para niños
