Lanham, Maryland
| Lanham, Maryland | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
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  Lanham, Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′01″N 76°51′43″W / 38.96694°N 76.86194°WCoordinates: 38°58′01″N 76°51′43″W / 38.96694°N 76.86194°W | |
| Country |
 United States of America |
| State |
 Maryland |
| County |
 Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.2 km2 (3.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.05 km2 (0.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,157 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 20706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 597661 |
Lanham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.[1] As of the 2010 United States Census it had a population of 10,157.[2] The New Carrollton station (the terminus of the Washington Metro's Orange Line) as well as an Amtrak station are across the Capital Beltway in New Carrollton, Maryland. Doctors Community Hospital is located in Lanham.[3]
History
The Thomas J. Calloway House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lanham has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.2 km2), of which 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.54%, is water.[5]
Education
Lanham is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
- Elementary schools
- James McHenry Elementary School
- Catherine T. Reed Elementary School
- Gaywood Elementary School
- Middle schools
- Thomas Johnson Middle School
- Robert Goddard Montessori
- High Schools
- Colleges
- Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary/Equip Institute
Economy
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, software company Vocus, media company Radio One and publisher Rowman & Littlefield are based in Lanham.
Demographics
Religion
- Lanham United Methodist Church
- Lanham Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
- Grace Presbyterian Church
- Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
- Murugan Temple of North America
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lanham, Maryland
- ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lanham CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Doctors Community Hospital". Doctors Community Hospital website. Doctors Community Hospital. 2009-01-29.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lanham CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
