Information on Amherst, Hancock County
The Town of Amherst is located in the state of Maine, in Hancock County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Amherst Town HALL, Hancock County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building P.O Box 40 Aurora ME 04408 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 207-584-5725 | |
| Amherst, ME email | Loading... | |
| Amherst official website | emainehosting.com/amherstmaine | |
| Mayor of Amherst | ||
| Hancock County, Maine: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Maine birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst ME in?Amherst, ME is located in Hancock County |
Where is Amherst, Maine ?Amherst is situated in Hancock County. Geographically, it is located in the southeastern part of the state of Maine, USA. Amherst is northeast of Bangor and southwest of Ellsworth, making it relatively central to both larger municipalities within Maine. The town is also near the Union River and the Downeast region of the state. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock - other counties in Maine |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 230 inhabitants | 393 / 8 181 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 5,9 pop/sq mi (2,3 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, ME
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Amherst, ME
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| ORONO POST OFFICE | 1 BENNOCH RD | 2078662566 |
| BREWER POST OFFICE | 22 PARKWAY SOUTH | 2079893855 |
| BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 100 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 2079897943 |
| BANGOR POST OFFICE | 73 HAMMOND STREET | 2079900520 |
| HANCOCK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS | 50 STATE STREET | 2076678353 |
| ELLSWORTH POST OFFICE | 199 MAIN STREET | 2076675340 |
| CASTINE POST OFFICE | 43 MAIN ST | 2073268551 |
| MILO POST OFFICE | 10 PLEASANT ST. | 2079432272 |
| WALDO COUNTY PROBATE COURT | 39A SPRING STREET | 2073382780 |
| DOVER - FOXCROFT POST OFFICE | 41 NORTH ST | 2075642511 |
| MACHIAS POST OFFICE | 89 COURT STREET | 2072553725 |
| GUILFORD POST OFFICE | 10 HUDSON AVENUE | 2078764515 |
| CANAAN POST OFFICE | 273 MAIN STREET | 2074743349 |
| DANFORTH POST OFFICE | 33 SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 2074482958 |
| CALAIS POST OFFICE | 76 NORTH STREET | 2074541140 |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 2301185 |
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| Amherst Town postcode | 04408 (2 other communities with the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base 14.4 miles Bangor International Airport 21.2 miles Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport 29.1 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 39,26 sq mi (101,67 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 830 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 44.8697 Longitude: -68.4043 Latitude: 44° 52' 11'' North Longitude: 68° 24' 15'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Amherst | Currently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Clifton, Aurora, Bradley and Great Pond | ||
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| Bradley | Aurora | Aurora |
| Clifton |  | Aurora |
| Clifton | Clifton | Mariaville |
| Clifton 6.3 miles | Aurora 6.8 miles | Bradley 7.2 miles |
| Great Pond 7.4 miles | Mariaville 8.6 miles | Osborn 9.3 miles |
| Otis 11.2 miles | Milford 12 miles | Eddington 12.6 miles |
| Dedham 13.9 miles | Waltham 14.9 miles | Eastbrook 14.9 miles |
| Holden 15.3 miles | Veazie 15.3 miles | Orono 16.4 miles |
| Greenbush 16.7 miles | Brewer 17.3 miles | Old Town 17.4 miles |
| Bangor 19.4 miles | Beddington 19.4 miles | Ellsworth 20.2 miles |
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2729 miles | Houston : 1801 miles | Philadelphia : 480 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2435 miles | San Antonio : 1956 miles | San Diego : 2710 miles |
| Dallas : 1729 miles | San Jose : 2783 miles | Jacksonville : 1237 miles |
| Indianapolis : 971 miles | San Francisco : 2828 miles | Austin : 1883 miles |
| Columbus : 816 miles | Fort Worth : 1757 miles | Charlotte : 936 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Leisure and activities in Amherst surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Sawmill Woods Golf Course to Clifton 6.2 miles | Penobscot Valley Country Club to Orono 13.9 miles |
| Hidden Meadows Golf Course to Old Town 14.9 miles | Lucerne-in-Maine Golf Course to Holden 15.2 miles |
| Woodland Terrace to Holden 15.9 miles | Traditions Golf Club - Island Green Golf Center to Holden 16.7 miles |
| Pine Hill Golf Club to Brewer 18.2 miles | |