Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda: A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

About

Bethesda is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 63,374 and a population density of 1,836 people per km². After 8 years in 2018 city had an estimated population of 62,448 inhabitants.

Bethesda locator map
Location of Bethesda on Maryland map.

Quick Facts about Bethesda

Population : 62,448 (2018)
Country : United States of America
State : Maryland (United States)
County : Montgomery County
Postal code : 20827, 20814, 20892, 20811, 20817, 20894, 20889, 20810, 20813, 20816, 20824
Phone Area Codes : 240, 301
Area : 34.52 km2
Official name : Bethesda
Continent : North America
Male population : 29492
Female population : 32956
Altitude : 318 feet / 97 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00
Local time : 06:49:37 (21st December 2024)
Density : 1,809 Pop. per km² as of 2018
Population growth : -1.48% (2010-2018)
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Intersection in Bethesda Maryland
Intersection in Bethesda  Maryland image

Geography

Bethesda is located at 38°58'50"N 77°6'1"W (38.9806700, -77.1002600). It has 7 neighbors: District of Columbia, Brookmont, Cabin John, Friendship Village, Kensington, North Bethesda and Potomac.

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Bethesda has 7 neighbours.

  • District of Columbia capital city of the United States
  • Brookmont unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
  • Cabin John census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
  • Friendship Village special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
  • Kensington town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
  • North Bethesda A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. North Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the North Bethesda Historical Society and the North Bethesda Central Library.
  • Potomac census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bethesda decreased by 1.48% in 8 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 63,374 - 2010 United States Census
2018 62,448 -1.48% census-designated place

Bethesda zip code is 20814. County name: Montgomery, County fips: 24031

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Best Things to Do in Bethesda

1 Cabin John Regional Park

Rating: 4.7 (686)

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Cabin John Regional Park

2 Cabin John Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park

Rating: 4.6 (224)

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Cabin John Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park

3 Little Falls Stream Valley Park

Rating: 4.5 (201)

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Little Falls Stream Valley Park

4 Locust Grove Nature Center

Rating: 4.7 (134)

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Locust Grove Nature Center

5 American Legion Memorial Bridge

Rating: 3 (125)

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American Legion Memorial Bridge

Where ot Eat in Bethesda

1 Westfield Montgomery

Rating: 4.4 (7770)

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Westfield Montgomery

2 Bowlero Bethesda

Rating: 3.9 (535)

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Bowlero Bethesda

Where to Stay in Bethesda

1 Hyatt Regency Bethesda

Rating: 4.2 (1478)

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Hyatt Regency Bethesda

2 Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Bethesda

Rating: 4.2 (578)

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Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Bethesda

Other Places in Bethesda

1 National Institutes of Health

Rating: 4.6 (92)

10 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States ➦ Show Map

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National Institutes of Health

People born in Bethesda (135)

People born in Bethesda, including singer-songwriter and actress Lisa Loeb, Islamic scholar Amina Wadud, ballet dancer Julie Kent, .

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Schools in Bethesda

College & universities near Bethesda, MD

Code Name City ZIP
131159 American University Washington (DC) 20016-8001
131399 University of the District of Columbia Washington (DC) 20008
131973 Wesley Theological Seminary Washington (DC) 20016-5690
363721 University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law Washington (DC) 20008
131496 Georgetown University Washington (DC) 20057-0001

Stations (22)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bethesda, MD

Code Name Address Type
WAS Washington Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE RAIL
RKV Rockville station 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. RAIL
ALX Union Station 110 Callahan Drive RAIL
NCR New Carrollton station 4300 Garden City Drive RAIL
BCV Burke Centre 10399 Premier Court RAIL

Post offices near Bethesda

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bethesda Post Office Chevy Chase (MD) 20815
Chevy Cha Post Office Chevy Chase (MD) 20815
Friendship Heigh Post Office Chevy Chase (MD) 20815
Northw Post Office Washington (DC) 20015
Glen Ech Post Office Glen Echo (MD) 20812

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Bethesda , Ohio village in Belmont County, Ohio USA with a population of 1,198 people.

Other cities in Montgomery County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)

City Name Population Title
Redland 147,010 A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Germantown 86,395 Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Silver Spring 71,452 A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Rockville 69,512 The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Gaithersburg 67,741 The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Aspen Hill 48,759 Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Potomac 44,965 Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
North Bethesda 43,828 A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Olney 33,844 Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
Montgomery Village 32,032 Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
North Potomac 24,410 Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Fairland 23,681 Town in Oklahoma, United States
White Oak 19,020 Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Takoma Park 17,696 City in Maryland, United States
Cloverly 15,126 Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Colesville 14,647 Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Bethesda distances to largest Maryland cities