Norway, Maine
Norway is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is home to Lake Pennesseewassee, a recreation area.
Norway, Maine | |
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 Bird's-eye view from Pikes Hill c. 1912 | |
  Norway, Maine Location within the state of Maine | |
| Coordinates: 44°12′42″N 70°32′18″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.33 sq mi (122.58 km2) |
| • Land | 45.04 sq mi (116.65 km2) |
| • Water | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,077 |
| • Density | 113/sq mi (43.5/km2) |
| Demonym | Norwegian |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code | 207 |
Norway was once called the "Snowshoe Capital of the World" because of the many snowshoes made here.
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- "QuickFacts: Norway town, Oxford County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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| Towns |  Oxford County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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