Gapland, Maryland facts for kids
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Gapland, Maryland
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 Gapland, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Gapland, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 486.61/sq mi (188.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21779
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-31400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583627 |
Gapland is a small, quiet community located in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of the larger county area. In 2010, about 109 people called Gapland home.
Where is Gapland?
Gapland is a very small place. The U.S. Census Bureau says it covers about 0.22 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 140 football fields! All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within its official boundaries. It is nestled in the beautiful state of Maryland.
Who Lives in Gapland?
The number of people living in Gapland is quite small. According to the census taken in 2020, there were 109 residents. This number has stayed about the same for many years.
