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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.
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Amherst Town HALL, Hancock County

Amherst Town Hall's addressAmherst Amherst Municipal Building
P.O Box 40

Aurora ME 04408
United States
Phone number of Amherst Town Hall+1 207-584-5725
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Amherst official websiteemainehosting.com/amherstmaine
Mayor of Amherst
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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.

Demography of Amherst

Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population230 inhabitants393 / 8 181
Population density in Amherst5,9 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
ORONO POST OFFICE1 BENNOCH RD2078662566
BREWER POST OFFICE22 PARKWAY SOUTH2079893855
BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY100 SOUTH MAIN STREET2079897943
BANGOR POST OFFICE73 HAMMOND STREET2079900520
HANCOCK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS50 STATE STREET2076678353
ELLSWORTH POST OFFICE199 MAIN STREET2076675340
CASTINE POST OFFICE43 MAIN ST2073268551
MILO POST OFFICE10 PLEASANT ST.2079432272
WALDO COUNTY PROBATE COURT39A SPRING STREET2073382780
DOVER - FOXCROFT POST OFFICE41 NORTH ST2075642511
MACHIAS POST OFFICE89 COURT STREET2072553725
GUILFORD POST OFFICE10 HUDSON AVENUE2078764515
CANAAN POST OFFICE273 MAIN STREET2074743349
DANFORTH POST OFFICE33 SPRINGFIELD ROAD2074482958
CALAIS POST OFFICE76 NORTH STREET2074541140

Amherst administrative numbers

Amherst Town code2301185
Amherst Town postcode04408 (2 other communities with the same postcode)

Information on Amherst, Hancock County

Cities twinned with AmherstCurrently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned
Namesake of Amherst
  • Amherst, Massachusetts, États-Unis
  • Amherst, Nebraska, États-Unis
  • Amherst, New Hampshire, États-Unis
  • Amherst, New York, États-Unis
  • Amherst, Ohio, États-Unis
  • Amherst, Texas, États-Unis
  • Amherst, Virginia, États-Unis
  • Amherst, Wisconsin, États-Unis
  • Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Amherst, Quebec, Canada
Natural parksAmherst isn't part of a natural park

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

Amherst territory

Amherst area39,26 sq mi (101,67 km²)
Amherst altitude830 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 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
Local time

What is Amherst close to?

Nearby cities include: Clifton, Aurora, Bradley and Great Pond
BradleyAuroraAurora
CliftonNeighbouring townsAurora
CliftonCliftonMariaville
Clifton 6.3 milesAurora 6.8 milesBradley 7.2 miles
Great Pond 7.4 milesMariaville 8.6 milesOsborn 9.3 miles
Otis 11.2 milesMilford 12 milesEddington 12.6 miles
Dedham 13.9 milesWaltham 14.9 milesEastbrook 14.9 miles
Holden 15.3 milesVeazie 15.3 milesOrono 16.4 miles
Greenbush 16.7 milesBrewer 17.3 milesOld Town 17.4 miles
Bangor 19.4 milesBeddington 19.4 milesEllsworth 20.2 miles

Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2729 milesHouston : 1801 milesPhiladelphia : 480 miles closest
Phoenix : 2435 milesSan Antonio : 1956 milesSan Diego : 2710 miles
Dallas : 1729 milesSan Jose : 2783 milesJacksonville : 1237 miles
Indianapolis : 971 milesSan Francisco : 2828 milesAustin : 1883 miles
Columbus : 816 milesFort Worth : 1757 milesCharlotte : 936 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Leisure and activities in Amherst surrounding area

Golf course
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