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Takoma Park
Montgomery County,
Zip Code
"The Azalea City"
a "Tree City, USA"
The Maryland state capital is Annapolis.
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Zip Codes
20912
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Takoma Park is approximately 18,497 (2006).
The approximate number of families is 7,187 (2000).
The amount of land area in Takoma Park is 5.212 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Takoma Park is 2.1 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Takoma Park to Washington DC is 5 miles. The distance to the Maryland state capital is 28 miles. (as the crow flies)
Takoma Park is positioned 38.98 degrees north of the equator and 77.00 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Takoma Park elevation is 250 feet above sea level.
Takoma Park per capita income is $26,437 (2000).
Takoma Park median income is $55,700 (2005).
The Takoma Park median home price is $397,600 (2005).
Takoma Park miscellany.
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Location
Takoma Park location: near the eastern Atlantic coastline about five miles from Washington DC and about two miles from Silver Spring. Other nearby communiites include Langley Park, Chillum, Adelphi, Mount Rainier, Hyattsville, Hillandale and Kemp Mill.
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History & History Related Items
Takoma Park history: The City of Takoma Park, the first planned commuter suburb in Montgomery County Maryland, was founded in 1883 by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert. For many years, it was the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist church denomination. Before 1997, a portion of the city was located in St George's County, but the state made re-alignment of the county line at that time, moving all of the city into Montgomery County. Tacoma DC is just over the state line and is a separate entity though both share much history and heritage. Learn about historic Takoma
preserving the heritage of Takoma Park, Maryland and Takoma, DC
The founding of Takoma Park: 1883
The incorporation date of Takoma Park: 1890
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Attractions
Takoma Park attractions:
Annual Takoma Park Folk Festival
Held in September of each year.
4th of July parade and fireworks, a street festival, jazzfest and many other events all bring visitors from throughout the Washington area. Takoma Park Film Festival
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