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Naples, Maine
Lakeside Dairy Bar
Lakeside Dairy Bar
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Country United States
State Maine
County Cumberland
Town Naples
Area
 • Total 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2)
 • Land 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
 • Water 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
Elevation
300 ft (90 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 415
 • Density 160.17/sq mi (61.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-48050

Naples is a small community in the state of Maine, United States. It is located in Cumberland County. Naples is considered a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a special area the government counts for population information.

In 2020, about 415 people lived in Naples. It is part of a larger area called the Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes the cities of Portland, South Portland, and Biddeford.

Where is Naples, Maine?

Naples is located in the southern part of Maine. It sits right between two beautiful lakes. These are Long Lake to the north and Brandy Pond to the south.

The total area of Naples is about 3.35 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.76 square miles (2.0 square kilometers) is water. This water mostly comes from the northern part of Brandy Pond.

Roads that Pass Through Naples

Several important roads go through Naples. U.S. Route 302 is one of them. It goes northwest towards Bridgton. It also heads southeast towards Windham and Portland.

Maine State Route 11 crosses U.S. Route 302 in Naples. This road goes south to the western shore of Sebago Lake. It also goes northeast towards Poland and Mechanic Falls. Another road, Maine State Route 35, starts in Naples and goes north to Harrison.

Who Lives in Naples?

The number of people living in Naples changes over time. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.

  • In 2010, the population was 428 people.
  • In 2020, the population was 415 people.

This information helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.

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