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Westphalia, Maryland
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 Westphalia, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Westphalia, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.91 sq mi (25.68 km2) |
| • Land | 9.91 sq mi (25.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,770 |
| • Density | 1,188.05/sq mi (458.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-83290 |
Westphalia is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 11,770 people lived there.
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History of Westphalia
Westphalia was first recognized as a CDP by the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2010 census. This means it was an area the government specifically counted for population information. Later, for the 2020 census, some parts of Westphalia became part of a new CDP called Brown Station.
Geography of Westphalia
Westphalia covers an area of about 25.68 square kilometers (9.91 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water.
Neighboring Communities
Westphalia is surrounded by several other communities. To its west is the Capital Beltway, a major highway. Maryland Route 4 forms its southern border.
Other nearby places include:
- Largo to the north
- Brock Hall to the northeast
- Marlboro Village to the east
- Queensland, Rosaryville, and Melwood to the south
- Andrews Air Force Base to the southwest
- Forestville to the west
Population and People
The population of Westphalia has grown quite a bit. In 2010, about 7,266 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 11,770 people.
Who Lives in Westphalia?
Westphalia is a diverse community. In 2020, most residents were Black or African American (about 78.72%). White residents made up about 4.83% of the population. People of Hispanic or Latino background, who can be of any race, made up about 10.08% of the population. There are also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and multiracial residents.
Future Plans for Westphalia
In 2007, the Prince George's County Council approved a special plan for the Westphalia area. This plan helps guide how the area will grow and develop in the future.
What the Plan Aims For
The plan imagines Westphalia as a "high-density, transit- and pedestrian-oriented urban town center." This means it will have many buildings, be easy to get around without a car, and be a lively central area. This town center will be surrounded by smaller "village centers" and many homes.
The plan suggests building:
- Between 14,000 and 15,300 new homes
- 4.5 million square feet of business space
- 750,000 square feet of shopping areas
A large 150-acre Central Park is also planned. It will be located just north of the new Town Center, right in the middle of Westphalia.
Education in Westphalia
Public schools in Westphalia are managed by Prince George's County Public Schools.
Schools Serving Westphalia
As of 2024, here are some of the schools that serve students living in the Westphalia CDP:
- Elementary schools:
- Arrowhead Elementary School (located within the Westphalia CDP)
- Barack Obama Elementary School (opened in 2010)
- Melwood Elementary School
- Middle schools:
- Kettering Middle School
- James Madison Middle School
- High schools:
- Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School
- Largo High School
It's interesting to note that Barack Obama Elementary and Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School were once part of the Westphalia CDP in 2010. However, by the 2020 census, they were moved to the Brown Station CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Westphalia (Maryland) para niños
