Saco, Maine

Saco
View of Main Street
View of Main Street
Motto(s): 
Domine Dirige Nos  (Latin)
"Lord Guide Us"
Location of city of Saco in Maine
Location of city of Saco in Maine
Saco is located in the United States
Saco
Saco
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°30′38″N 70°26′42″W / 43.51056°N 70.44500°W / 43.51056; -70.44500
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyYork
Incorporated (district)June 9, 1762
Incorporated (town)August 23, 1775
Incorporated (city)February 18, 1867
Government
 • MayorJodi MacPhail
Area
 • Total
52.83 sq mi (136.83 km2)
 • Land38.59 sq mi (99.93 km2)
 • Water14.24 sq mi (36.89 km2)
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,381
 • Density528.21/sq mi (203.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
04072
Area code207
FIPS code23-64675
GNIS feature ID0574646
Websitewww.sacomaine.org

Saco (/ˈsɑːk/ 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 Saco Valley Shopping Center. [3]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.

Saco is part of the PortlandSouth PortlandBiddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. Saco's twin-city is Biddeford.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Saco city, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  3. ^ https://www.sacovalleyshopping.com/

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