Belfast, Maine
Belfast: City in Maine, United States
About
Belfast is a city located in the county of Waldo in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,668 and a population density of 67 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,708 inhabitants.
The city was created 251 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Belfast
| Population : | 6,708 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Waldo County |
| Postal code : | 04915 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 99.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital city : | Belfast is capital of Waldo County |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1773 (251 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:49:40 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 68 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belfast is located at 44°25'33"N 69°0'23"W (44.4259100, -69.0064200).
Belfast map
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- Official Website
Official website of Belfast
Demographics
The population of Belfast increased by 0.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,668 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,656 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,666 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,651 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,646 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,628 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,709 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,727 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,692 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,679 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,708 | 0.43% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Belfast
1 Heritage Park
25 Front St, Belfast, ME 04915, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Belfast Armistice Bridge
6 Footbridge Rd, Belfast, ME 04915, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad
13 Oak Hill Rd, Belfast, ME 04915, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Little River Trail
Belfast, ME 04915, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Waterfall Arts
256 High St, Belfast, ME 04915, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Belfast
1 Belfast City Hall
131 Church St, Belfast, ME 04915 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Belfast (15)
People born in Belfast, including politician William G. Crosby, politician William Wilder, Army officer and photographer Albert William Stevens, .
List
- Hannah Pingree (American politician) she was born in 18/10/1976
- Herbert L. Foss (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/10/1871
- Hugh Dean McLellan (United States federal judge) he was born in 10/09/1876
- Joseph B. Smith (American navy officer) he was born in 01/01/1826
- Live Oak Taylor (American professional baseball player) he was born in 03/02/1851
- William V. Pratt (United States admiral) he was born in 28/02/1869
- Sarah D'Alelio (American mixed martial artist) she was born in 13/12/1980
- Travis Benjamin (American racecar driver) he was born in 13/12/1978
- Henry E. Noyes (American army officer who fought in the American Civil War, the Great Sioux War of 1876 and the Spanish-American War) he was born in 23/08/1839
- Lucy Sargent Sawyer (American missionary worker) she was born in 03/04/1840
- Gladys Pitcher (American music editor, teacher, and composer (1890-1996)) she was born in 01/01/1890
- Lydia Anne Hunter Knowlton (American botanical collector (1864—1949)) she was born in 22/05/1864
Schools in Belfast
College & universities near Belfast, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Belfast, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| CDN | Camden/Rockport, Maine | 234 Park St. | BUS |
| ROD | Rockland, Maine | 517A Main St. | BUS |
Post offices near Belfast
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belfa Post Office | Belfast (ME) | 04915 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Belfast , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,557 people.
- Belfast , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 1,422 people.
Other cities in Waldo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waldo County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winterport | 4,028 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States |
| Searsport | 2,634 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Lincolnville | 2,252 | City in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Unity | 2,111 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Stockton Springs | 1,640 | City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America |
| Northport | 1,593 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Searsmont | 1,424 | City in United States of America |
| Swanville | 1,359 | City in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Burnham | 1,243 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America |
| Frankfort | 1,196 | Town in Maine |
| Brooks | 1,139 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Troy | 1,053 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States |
| Liberty | 977 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Monroe | 948 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States |
| Morrill | 897 | Human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America |
| Thorndike | 897 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Belfast distances to largest Maine cities
