Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cape Elizabeth, Maine
The Portland Head Light, located in Cape Elizabeth
The Portland Head Light, located in Cape Elizabeth
Official seal of Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Nicknames: 
"Cape", "the Cape", "Cape Liz", "Cape Bess", "CE", "Capeside"
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 43°33′49″N 70°12′00″W / 43.56361°N 70.20000°W / 43.56361; -70.20000
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyCumberland
Incorporated/CharteredNovember 1, 1765
Neighborhoods, Villages, and CommunitiesCape Elizabeth
Cape Cottage
Delano Park
Elizabeth Park
Mountainview Park
Pond Cove
Two Lights
Kettle Cove
Spurwink Shores
Oakhurst
Shore Acres
Bowery Beach
Casino Beach
Oceanhouse Heights
Fowler 
Broad Cove 
Great Pond
Area
 • Total
45.93 sq mi (118.96 km2)
 • Land14.70 sq mi (38.07 km2)
 • Water31.23 sq mi (80.89 km2)
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,535
 • Density649/sq mi (250.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
04107
Area code207
FIPS code23-10180
GNIS feature ID0582387
Websitewww.capeelizabeth.com

Cape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The town is part of the PortlandSouth PortlandBiddeford, Maine, metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Cape Elizabeth had a population of 9,535.[2]

One of the wealthiest towns in the state, Cape Elizabeth is the location of Portland Head Light, which is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Since 1999, it has hosted the Beach to Beacon 10K road race which starts at Crescent Beach State Park and ends at Portland Head Light.

Cape Elizabeth has a single community school department. The Cape Elizabeth High School's team name is the "Capers".

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Gazetteer files was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Cape Elizabeth town, Cumberland County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2022.

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