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Statistics & Facts

City Attractions

Libraries.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Maryland state capital is Annapolis.
The population of Laurel is approximately 25115 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 9,049 (1990), 10498 (2010).
The amount of land area in Laurel is 8.203 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.067 sq kilometers.
The distance from Laurel to Washington DC is 16 miles.
The distance to the Maryland state capital is 21 miles. (as the crow flies)
Laurel is positioned 39.09 degrees north of the equator and 76.85 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Attractions

National Wildlife Visitor Center
Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 ScarletTanager Loop
Laurel, MD 20708-4027
PHone: 301-497-5760
TDD: 301-497-5779
FAX: 301-597-5765

This facility was designed to give visitors the opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation of the role of wildlife research in preserving the earth's vital resources. Education programs and tours are available.
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Laurel Libraries

Laurel Library
507 7th St.
Laurel, Maryland 20707-4015
Phone: 301-776-6790

Laurel Schools

Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Lane
Laurel, Maryland 20707-9264
Phone: 301-497-2050
Fax: 301-497-2068