Maine, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 1,350,141 inhabitants. The state was created 204 years ago in 1820. Its capital city is Augusta.
With its rocky coastline, lobster shacks, lighthouses, and vast wilderness, Maine encapsulates the charm and beauty of New England. Though largely rural, Maine still offers distinctive small cities and towns to explore within its 35,000 square miles. Some highlights include:
Portland - Maine's largest city, Portland features a lively waterfront historic district with a blend of museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants. It serves as a gateway to nearby beaches and ocean adventures.
Bar Harbor - Located on Mount Desert Island along the rugged Maine coastline, Bar Harbor is surrounded by Acadia National Park. It offers outdoor recreation along with fine dining and coastal lodging.
Camden - This idyllic harbor town is filled with sailing history and legends. Visitors can explore its bustling waterfront, hike nearby mountains, or take a windjammer cruise.
Kennebunkport - Known for its beaches, sea captain's mansions, and the summer residence of the Bush family, Kennebunkport is classic New England. Its quaint village center features cafes, galleries, and shops.
Bangor - Situated along the winding Penobscot River, Bangor has historic ties to the Maine lumber industry. Today it offers a lively arts and music scene along with access to surrounding wilderness for hiking and camping.
From its rocky headlands to Acadia's forests to lively harborfronts, Maine offers visitors an iconic sampling of coastal New England. Its cities and towns encapsulate rich history and natural beauty.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Maine.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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City of Portland | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. | Cumberland | 653,115 |
Portland | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. | Cumberland | 66,803 |
Lewiston | City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States | Androscoggin | 36,226 |
Bangor | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA | Penobscot | 31,998 |
West Scarborough | City in United States of America | Cumberland | 27,706 |
South Portland | City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA | Cumberland | 25,950 |
South Portland Gardens | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America | Cumberland | 23,893 |
Auburn | City in Maine, USA | Androscoggin | 23,410 |
Scarborough | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 21,527 |
Biddeford | City in York County, Maine | York | 21,500 |
Sanford | City in York County, Maine, United States | York | 21,253 |
Brunswick | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US | Cumberland | 20,619 |
Saco | City in York County, Maine | York | 20,121 |
Westbrook | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 19,267 |
Augusta | County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city | Kennebec | 18,747 |
Gorham | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 17,962 |
Waterville | City in Maine, United States | Kennebec | 16,579 |
York Beach | Unincorporated community in Maine | York | 12,854 |
Falmouth | Town in Cumberland County, Maine | Cumberland | 12,440 |
Kennebunk | Town in Maine | York | 11,706 |
Wells | Town in York County, Maine, United States | York | 10,819 |
Orono | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US | Penobscot | 10,636 |
Standish | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 10,197 |
Wells Beach Station | City in York County, Maine, United States of America | York | 10,162 |
Kittery | Town in Maine | York | 9,876 |
North Bath | City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America | Sagadahoc | 9,363 |
Cape Elizabeth | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA | Cumberland | 9,322 |
Old Orchard Beach | Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States | York | 9,095 |
Lisbon | Town in Maine, USA | Androscoggin | 9,053 |
Presque Isle | City in Maine, United States | Aroostook | 8,950 |
Brewer | City in Maine, USA | Penobscot | 8,948 |
Topsham | Town in Maine, United States | Sagadahoc | 8,942 |
Freeport | Town in Maine, United States | Cumberland | 8,633 |
Yarmouth | Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine | Cumberland | 8,602 |
Buxton | Town in Maine, United States | York | 8,368 |
Bath | Town in Maine, United States | Sagadahoc | 8,335 |
Gray | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US | Cumberland | 8,297 |
Ellsworth | City in Maine | Hancock | 8,249 |
Skowhegan | Town in Maine, USA | Somerset | 8,238 |
Waterboro | Town in Maine | York | 8,007 |
Berwick | Town in Maine | York | 7,996 |
Winslow | Town in Maine | Kennebec | 7,654 |
Farmington | County seat of Franklin County, Maine, United States | Franklin | 7,632 |
Caribou | City in Maine | Aroostook | 7,622 |
South Berwick | Town in Maine | York | 7,613 |
Hampden | Town in Maine, United States of America | Penobscot | 7,513 |
Old Town | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States | Penobscot | 7,431 |
Rockland | City in Knox County, Maine, United States | Knox | 7,183 |
Eliot | Town in Maine | York | 7,115 |
Belfast | City in Maine, United States | Waldo | 6,708 |
Fairfield | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States | Somerset | 6,552 |
Lebanon | Town in Maine | York | 6,435 |
Oakland | Town in Kennebec County in the U. | Kennebec | 6,341 |
Hermon | Town in Maine | Penobscot | 6,104 |
Winthrop | Town in Maine, United States | Kennebec | 6,029 |
New Gloucester | City in Maine, United States | Cumberland | 5,880 |
Turner | U. | Androscoggin | 5,878 |
Houlton | Town in Maine, USA | Aroostook | 5,766 |
Rumford | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States | Oxford | 5,735 |
Gardiner | City in Maine | Kennebec | 5,685 |
Poland | Town in Maine, US | Androscoggin | 5,683 |
Bar Harbor | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States | Hancock | 5,594 |
Bridgton | Town in Maine, United States | Cumberland | 5,509 |
Harpswell Center | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America | Cumberland | 5,281 |
Paris | Town in Maine, USA | Oxford | 5,162 |
Waldoboro | Town in Maine, United States | Lincoln | 5,078 |
Sabattus | City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America | Androscoggin | 5,059 |
Norway | Town in Maine, USA | Oxford | 4,990 |
Bucksport | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America | Hancock | 4,916 |
North Windham | Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine | Cumberland | 4,904 |
Lincoln | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States | Penobscot | 4,882 |
Warren | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States | Knox | 4,835 |
Camden | Town in Maine, United States | Knox | 4,806 |
North Berwick | Town in East Lothian, Scotland | York | 4,745 |
Madison | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States | Somerset | 4,696 |
Hollis Center | City in York County, Maine, United States of America | York | 4,637 |
Jay | Town in Maine, United States | Franklin | 4,598 |
Raymond | Town in Maine | Cumberland | 4,550 |
Sidney | Town in Maine, United States | Kennebec | 4,543 |
South Sanford | Census-designated place in York County, Maine | York | 4,536 |
Arundel | Town in York County, Maine, United States | York | 4,457 |
Vassalboro | City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America | Kennebec | 4,420 |
Greene | Town in Maine, United States | Androscoggin | 4,347 |
China | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States | Kennebec | 4,339 |
Millinocket | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America | Penobscot | 4,244 |
Monmouth | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States | Kennebec | 4,172 |
Oxford | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States | Oxford | 4,102 |
Lisbon Falls | Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine | Androscoggin | 4,100 |
Dover-Foxcroft | Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America | Piscataquis | 4,086 |
Winterport | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States | Waldo | 4,028 |
Pittsfield | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States | Somerset | 4,003 |
Naples | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 3,997 |
Limington | Town in Maine | York | 3,961 |
Casco | City in United States of America | Cumberland | 3,940 |
Wilton | Town in Maine | Franklin | 3,929 |
Fort Kent | Town in Maine, USA | Aroostook | 3,805 |
Wiscasset | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States | Lincoln | 3,748 |
Madawaska | Town in Maine, United States | Aroostook | 3,715 |
Dexter | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States | Penobscot | 3,702 |
Kennebunkport | Town in Maine, United States | York | 3,672 |