Calais, Maine
Calais /ˈkælɪs/ is a city in Washington County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 3,079, making Calais the third least-populous city in Maine (after Hallowell and Eastport). The city has three Canada–US border crossings (also known as ports of entry) over the St. Croix River connecting to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.
Calais, Maine | |
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City | |
Calais, Maine Location within the state of Maine | |
| Coordinates: 45.16°N 67.23°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Settled | 1779 |
| Incorporated | June 16, 1809 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Arthur Mingo |
| • City Manager | Michael Ellis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.11 sq mi (103.88 km2) |
| • Land | 34.32 sq mi (88.90 km2) |
| • Water | 5.79 sq mi (14.98 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,079 |
| • Density | 89.71/sq mi (34.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 04619 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-09585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0563341 |
| Website | www |
Calais has been a city of commerce and is recognized as the primary shopping center of eastern Washington County and of Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Retail, service, and construction businesses are the primary components of the Calais economy.
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