Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is northwest of Washington, D.C. The National Institutes of Health main campus and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are in Bethesda. There are also corporate and government headquarters.

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Boundaries of Bethesda CDP from U.S. Census Bureau
Boundaries of Bethesda CDP from U.S. Census Bureau
Location of Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland
Location of Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°59′5″N 77°6′47″W / 38.98472°N 77.11306°W / 38.98472; -77.11306Coordinates: 38°59′5″N 77°6′47″W / 38.98472°N 77.11306°W / 38.98472; -77.11306
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Area
 • Total13.33 sq mi (34.52 km2)
 • Land13.26 sq mi (34.35 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
318 ft (97 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total68,056
 • Density5,131.65/sq mi (1,981.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
20800–20899
FIPS code24-07125
GNIS feature ID0583184

In April 2009, Forbes put Bethesda second on its list of "America's Most Livable Cities."[2]

Bethesda is an unincorporated area. It has no official boundaries. The United States Census Bureau says the center is at 38°59' North, 77°7' West. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2020, Bethesda had 68,056 people.[3]

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. Greenburg, Zack O'Malley (2009-04-01). America's Most Livable Cities. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/2009/04/01/cities-city-ten-lifestyle-real-estate-livable-cities.html. Retrieved 2009-06-03. 
  3. "QuickFacts: Bethesda CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2024.

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