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Kennebunk
York County, Maine

ZipCodes
04043




Page Contents for Kennebunk, Maine

Statistics & Facts

Location

Weather & Climate

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany



Statistics & Facts

The Maine state capital is Augusta.
The population of Kennebunk is approximately 11,464 (2004), 5214 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,971 (1990), 2514 (2010).
The amount of land area in Kennebunk is 17.47 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Kennebunk is 6.7 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Kennebunk to Washington DC is 470 miles.
The distance to the Maine state capital is 78 miles. (as the crow flies)
Kennebunk is positioned 43.38 degrees north of the equator and 70.54 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Kennebunk elevation is 65 feet above sea level.
Kennebunk median income is $ 50,914 (2000).
The Kennebunk median home price is $ 154,600 (2000).

Location

in southern Maine about 27 miles southwest of Portland. Other nearby communities include West Kennebunk, Arundel, Wells, Kennebunkport, Biddeford and Ogunquit.
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Climate


seasonal with average winter temperatures around 22 degrees and average summer temperatures around 68 degrees. Precipitation tends to fall year-round with a little less falling in the summer months. Snow generally falls from November through April with up to 20 inches during January.
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History & History Related Items

Kennebunk, Maine was founded in the 1640's. The native interpretation of the name Kennebunk is the long cut bank, probably meaning the long bank behind Kennebunk Beach. Kennebunk is the only village named such in the world. It is a popular tourist destination.

Try this history page for the Kennebunks.
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Attractions

The Brick Store Museum
117 Main Street
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
Phone: 207-985-4802
The Brick Store Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Kennebunks. We invite you to visit our unique buildings in the heart of Kennebunk's historic district.

There are great beaches in this area.

Annual Kennebunk Teddy Bear Show
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Kennebunk City Government

Town of Kennebunk
1 Summer Street
Kennebunk, Maine 04043

Kennebunk Chamber

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 740
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: 207-967-0857

Kennebunk Organizations

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 740
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: 207-967-0857

Kennebunk Libraries

Kennebunk Free Library
112 Main St.
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: (207) 985-2173
Fax: (207) 985-4730

Kennebunk Schools

Main School Administrative District No. 71
Serving Kennebunk and Kennebunkport children from grades Kindergarten through Twelve.
87 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
Phone: 207-985-1100
FAX: 207-985-1104



HIGHER EDUCATION


Heartwood College of Art
123 York Street (Route 1 South)
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: 207-985-0985
Fax: 207-985-6333 Kennebunk

Miscellany

The population of Kennebunk was:
1990 - 4,206
2000 - 10,476
2004 - 11,464

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