Edesville, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edesville, Maryland
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Kent
Area
• Total	0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2)
• Land	0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	169
• Density	612.32/sq mi (236.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21661
Area code(s)	410 & 443
FIPS code	24-24925
GNIS feature ID	590132

Edesville is a small community in Kent County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 169 people lived there.

Where is Edesville Located?

Edesville is found in the state of Maryland, which is on the east coast of the United States. It's part of Kent County. This county is known for its beautiful countryside and closeness to the Chesapeake Bay.

Geography and Size

Edesville is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.74 square kilometers (or 0.28 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water. The community is located about 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.

Time Zone Information

Like many places on the East Coast, Edesville is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means during standard time, it's 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is 4 hours behind UTC (UTC-4).

How Many People Live in Edesville?

The population of Edesville is counted by the United States Census Bureau every ten years.

In 2020, the census showed that 169 people lived in Edesville. This number helps us understand how the community is growing or changing over time.

See also

• In Spanish: Edesville (Maryland) para niños