Saco, Maine
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Saco (/ˈsɑːkoʊ/ SAH-koh) is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 20,381 at the 2020 census.[2] It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy, as well as General Dynamics Armament Systems (also known by its former name, Saco Defense), a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco sees much tourism during summer months due to its amusement parks, Camp Ellis Beach and Pier, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach.
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Saco, Maine | |
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Coordinates: 43°30′38″N 70°26′42″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maine |
County | York |
Incorporated (district) | June 9, 1762 |
Incorporated (town) | August 23, 1775 |
Incorporated (city) | February 18, 1867 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jodi MacPhail |
Area | |
• Total | 52.83 sq mi (136.83 km2) |
• Land | 38.59 sq mi (99.93 km2) |
• Water | 14.24 sq mi (36.89 km2) |
Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,381 |
• Density | 528.21/sq mi (203.94/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP Code | 04072 |
Area code | 207 |
FIPS code | 23-64675 |
GNIS feature ID | 0574646 |
Website | www.sacomaine.org |
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Saco is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. Saco's twin-city is Biddeford.