Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The town is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine, metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Cape Elizabeth had a population of 9,535.
Cape Elizabeth | |
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Town | |
The Portland Head Light, a famous lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth | |
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Seal | |
| Nicknames: "Cape", "the Cape", "Cape Liz", "Cape Bess", "CE", "Capeside" | |
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine. | |
| Coordinates: 43°33′49″N 70°12′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Incorporated/Chartered | November 1, 1765 |
| Neighborhoods, Villages, and Communities | Cape Elizabeth Cape Cottage Delano Park Elizabeth Park Mountainview Park Pond Cove Two Lights Kettle Cove Spurwink Shores Oakhurst Shore Acres Bowery Beach Casino Beach Oceanhouse Heights Fowler Broad Cove Great Pond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.93 sq mi (118.96 km2) |
| • Land | 14.70 sq mi (38.07 km2) |
| • Water | 31.23 sq mi (80.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,535 |
| • Density | 649/sq mi (250.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 04107 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-10180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582387 |
| Website | www |
Cape Elizabeth is the location of the Beach to Beacon 10K road race that starts at Crescent Beach State Park (the "beach") and ends at Portland Head Light (the "beacon"). The race draws runners from all parts of the U.S. and elite athletes from around the world.
Cape Elizabeth has a single community school department. The Cape Elizabeth High School's team name is the "Capers".
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