Bethel (CDP), Maine

Bethel, Maine
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Bethel
Map credit
Bethel
Coordinates: 44°24′14″N 70°47′11″W / 44.40389°N 70.78639°W / 44.40389; -70.78639
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyOxford
TownBethel
Area
 • Total
1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2)
 • Land1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
658
 • Density404.1/sq mi (156.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
04217
Area code207
FIPS code23-04790
GNIS feature ID2806281[2]

Bethel is a census-designated place (CDP) and the primary village in the town of Bethel, Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is situated in the southwestern part of the town, south of the Androscoggin River. U.S. Route 2 passes through the northwestern side of the CDP, leading northeast 23 miles (37 km) to Rumford and west 22 miles (35 km) to Gorham, New Hampshire. Maine State Route 5 joins Route 2 in Bethel but runs south through the village center and continues southwest 36 miles (58 km) to Fryeburg. State Route 26 leads southeast from Bethel 24 miles (39 km) to South Paris.

Bethel was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020658
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bethel (CDP), Maine
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.