La Plata, Maryland

La Plata (/ləˈpltə/ lə-PLAY-tə) is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 10,159 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Charles County.

La Plata, Maryland
Town
Charles County Courthouse
Location of La Plata, Maryland
La Plata
La Plata
Coordinates: 38°32′3″N 76°58′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyCharles
Incorporated1888
Founded byColonel Samuel Chapman
Named forRío de la Plata
Area
  Total7.43 sq mi (19.25 km2)
  Land7.40 sq mi (19.18 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
190 ft (58 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total10,159
  Density1,372.10/sq mi (529.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20646
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-45750
GNIS feature ID0585340
Websitewww.townoflaplata.org
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