Fort Washington, Maryland
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For other places with the same name, see Fort Washington.
Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It borders the Potomac River, situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.[3][discuss] As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 24,261.[4] The Fort Washington community is located west of Maryland Route 210, with some additional area to the east of the highway.
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Fort Washington, Maryland | |
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Coordinates: 38°44′37″N 77°0′37″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maryland |
County | Prince George's |
Area | |
• Total | 16.57 sq mi (42.92 km2) |
• Land | 13.79 sq mi (35.73 km2) |
• Water | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 24,261 |
• Density | 1,758.81/sq mi (679.08/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP Codes | 20744, 20749 |
Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
FIPS code | 24-29525 |
GNIS feature ID | 0598313 |
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