Winter Harbor (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Winter Harbor, Maine
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 Winter Harbor (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
Winter Harbor (CDP), Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Town | Winter Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 177.50/sq mi (68.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04693
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-86620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630702 |
Winter Harbor is a small community in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area that the government counts for population, even though it's part of a larger town. In 2020, about 385 people lived in Winter Harbor.
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Exploring Winter Harbor's Location
Winter Harbor is the main village within the larger town of Winter Harbor. It sits on Mount Desert Island, which is a famous island in Maine. The village is located at the northern end of a harbor that shares its name. This harbor is an arm of Frenchman Bay.
Roads and Nearby Areas
The main road through Winter Harbor is Maine State Route 186. This road helps people get around the community. If you travel east on Route 186, you will find the entrance to the loop road around the Schoodic Peninsula. To the north, there is a small area called Gerrishville.
Winter Harbor is bordered by Frenchman Bay to the west. It also includes an area called Grindstone Neck to the south. Route 186 goes north about 6 miles (10 km) to U.S. Route 1 at West Gouldsboro. It also goes east about 4 miles (6 km) to Prospect Harbor.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Winter Harbor CDP covers an area of about 2.17 square miles (5.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Winter Harbor
The number of people living in Winter Harbor changes over time. Here's a look at the population counts from recent years:
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| 2020 | 385 | — | |
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