West Central Franklin, Maine facts for kids
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West Central Franklin, Maine
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 West Central Franklin, Maine
Location in Maine
West Central Franklin, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.7 sq mi (271.2 km2) |
| • Land | 104.0 sq mi (269.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04966 (Phillips)
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-82235 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582803 |
West Central Franklin is a special kind of area in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, the county or state handles its services.
As of the 2020 census, only one person lives in West Central Franklin. Most of this area has never been set up as a formal town. However, one small part, called Township 6, was briefly a town named Berlin a long time ago in the 1800s.
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What is an Unorganized Territory?
An unorganized territory is a place that isn't part of any city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the county or state government takes care of things like roads, schools, and other public services. This is common in areas with very few people.
Where is West Central Franklin Located?
West Central Franklin is in the western part of Franklin County. It's located south of a place called Rangeley Plantation and north of the town of Weld. The territory is made up of three main sections, which are called townships: Township D, Township E, and Township 6 (North of Weld).
How Big is West Central Franklin?
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Central Franklin covers a total area of about 104.7 square miles (271.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 104.0 square miles (269.3 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), is water. This means that less than 1% of the total area is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2 | — | |
| 2010 | 0 | — | |
| 2020 | 1 | — | |
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West Central Franklin has a very small population. In the 2010 Census, there were no people living in the area at all. However, by the 2020 Census, the population had grown to just one person. This makes it one of the least populated places in Maine.
