South Portland, Maine
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South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-most populous city in the state, incorporated in 1898. At the 2020 census, the city population was 26,498.[6] Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region. The Maine Mall, the largest shopping mall in the state, is located in South Portland.
South Portland, Maine | |
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Nickname(s): | |
Motto: Forward | |
Coordinates: 43°37′54″N 70°16′22″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maine |
County | Cumberland |
Incorporated (town) | March 15, 1895 |
Incorporated (city) | March 22, 1898 |
Government | |
• Type | City Council and City Manager |
• City Manager | Scott Morelli[3] |
• Mayor | Misha C. Pride[4] |
Area | |
• Total | 14.01 sq mi (36.29 km2) |
• Land | 12.04 sq mi (31.19 km2) |
• Water | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) |
Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 26,498 |
• Density | 2,200.10/sq mi (849.49/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP Codes | 04106, 04116 |
Area code | 207 |
FIPS code | 23-76750 |
GNIS feature ID | 0575893 |
Website | www.southportland.org |
Despite the name, South Portland was never part of the city of Portland, but rather part of Cape Elizabeth, separating in 1895. However, both Cape Elizabeth and Portland were once part of Falmouth. Cape Elizabeth, then including what later became South Portland, broke away from Falmouth in 1765. South Portland is a principal city of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford metropolitan area.