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East Montpelier, Vermont
Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
Country United States
State Vermont
County Washington
Area
 • Total 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
 • Land 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
 • Water 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 80
 • Density 830/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05651
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-21850

East Montpelier is a small village in Washington County, Vermont. It is part of the larger town of East Montpelier. In 2010, about 80 people lived in this village. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.

Where is East Montpelier Located?

East Montpelier village is in the state of Vermont, in the United States. It covers a very small area, about 0.25 square kilometers (0.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.

How to Get There

You can find East Montpelier along U.S. Route 2. It's about 7 miles (11 km) east of Montpelier. Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont. East Montpelier is also 31 miles (50 km) west of St. Johnsbury.

Another road, Vermont Route 14, also goes through the village. This road leads north to Hardwick and south to Barre.

Natural Features

The village of East Montpelier is located on the north side of the Winooski River. This river is an important natural feature in the area.

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