Information on La Plata, Charles County
The Town of La Plata is located in the state of Maryland, in Charles County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
La Plata Town HALL, Charles County
| La Plata Town Hall's address | La Plata La Plata Municipal Building P.O. Box 2268, 305 Queen Anne Street La Plata MD 20646 United States | |
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| Phone number of La Plata Town Hall | +1 301-934-8421 | |
| La Plata, MD email | Not available | |
| La Plata official website | townoflaplata.org | |
| Opening hours of La Plata Town hall | M-F 9 am to 4 pm | |
| Mayor of La Plata | Jeannine E. James | |
| Charles County, Maryland: Vital Records | La Plata vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Maryland birth certificate online | |
Common questions about La Plata
What county is La Plata MD in?La Plata, MD is located in Charles County |
Where is La Plata, Maryland ?La Plata is situated in Charles County, within the state of Maryland, United States. Positioned in the southern region of Maryland, approximately 30 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., it serves as the county seat. This town lies to the west of the Chesapeake Bay and north of the Potomac River. |
La Plata administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles - other counties in Maryland |
Demography of La Plata
| Name of La Plata inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | Not available | N.C / N.C | ||
| Population density in La Plata | Not available | |||
List of Passport Facilities in La Plata, MD
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near La Plata, MD
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| USPS INDIAN HEAD POST OFFICE | 4050 INDIAN HEAD HIGHWAY | 3017433911 |
| COLONIAL BEACH POST OFFICE | 1000 DWIGHT AVE | 8042240986 |
| ENGLESIDE POST OFFICE | 8588 RICHMOND HWY | 7037045680 |
| ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY | 717 QUEEN ST. | 7037461703 |
| ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY-BEATLEY CENTRAL LIBRARY | 5005 DUKE ST. | 7037461702 |
| USPS PRINCE FREDERICK POST OFFICE | 35 DUKE STREET | 4105351449 |
| UPPER MARLBORO CIRCUIT COURT CLERK | 14701 GOVERNOR ODEN BOWIE DRIVE | 3019525264 |
| LEWIS EGERTON SMOOT MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 9533 KINGS HIGHWAY | 5407752147 |
| KING GEORGE POST OFFICE | 7993 KINGS HWY | 5407756405 |
| USPS HAMPTON PARK FINANCE UNIT | 9301 EDGEWORTH DRIVE | 3014997304 |
| ARLINGTON SOUTH STATION USPS | 1210 SOUTH GLEBE ROAD | 7039792821 |
| PRESTON KING POST OFFICE | 5877 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD | 7035365151 |
| ARLINGTON MAIN POST OFFICE | 3118 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD | 7039930072 |
| 22ND ST. RETAIL (FORMERLY USPS TWENTIETH STREET STATION) | 1255 22ND ST. NW | 2024661972 |
| FORD POST OFFICE | 441 2ND ST SW | 2022265426 |
Top 3 most popular banks in La Plata
There are 11 bank branches in La Plata.
Community Bank of the Chesapeake is the most popular bank in La Plata with 3 branch offices, followed by PNC Bank, National Association with 2 branch offices and then SunTrust Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in La Plata:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Community Bank of the Chesapeake | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Virginia Partners Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Old Line Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
La Plata administrative numbers
| La Plata Town code | 2445750 |
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| La Plata Town postcode | 20646 |
Transportation modes in La Plata
| Airport | NSWC Dahlgren 15 miles Davison Army Airfield 16.5 miles MCAF Quantico 18.4 miles |
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La Plata territory
| La Plata area | 7,40 sq mi (19,16 km²) |
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| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 38.5434 Longitude: -76.9699 Latitude: 38° 32' 36'' North Longitude: 76° 58' 12'' 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 La Plata | Currently, the town La Plata isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | La Plata isn't part of a natural park |
What is La Plata close to?
| Nearby cities include: Port Tobacco Village, Indian Head, Eagle Harbor and Quantico | ||
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| Indian Head | Indian Head | Eagle Harbor |
| Port Tobacco Village |  | Eagle Harbor |
| Port Tobacco Village | Port Tobacco Village | Leonardtown |
| Port Tobacco Village 3.5 miles | Indian Head 10.8 miles | Eagle Harbor 15.4 miles |
| Quantico 17.4 miles | Occoquan 18.3 miles | Forest Heights 18.6 miles |
| Dumfries 18.9 miles | Colonial Beach 19.3 miles | Alexandria 20 miles |
| Morningside 20.3 miles | Prince Frederick 20.6 miles | Upper Marlboro 22.2 miles |
| District Heights 22.3 miles | King George 22.3 miles | Capitol Heights 23.3 miles |
| Leonardtown 24.4 miles | Arlington 24.5 miles | Seat Pleasant 24.6 miles |
| Chesapeake Beach 24.6 miles | Fairmount Heights 25 miles | Washington 25.1 miles |
Distance between La Plata and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2313 miles | Houston : 1213 miles | Philadelphia : 141 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 1982 miles | San Antonio : 1382 miles | San Diego : 2273 miles |
| Dallas : 1179 miles | San Jose : 2425 miles | Jacksonville : 627 miles |
| Indianapolis : 499 miles | San Francisco : 2480 miles | Austin : 1312 miles |
| Columbus : 337 miles | Fort Worth : 1210 miles | Charlotte : 315 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in La Plata, MD
Elementary schools in La Plata
Mary Matula Elementary School
District of Charles County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 751
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary
District of Charles County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 693
Middle schools in La Plata
Milton M. Somers Middle School
District of Charles County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 999
High schools in La Plata
La Plata High School
District of Charles County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1084
Private schools in La Plata
High Road School Of Southern Maryland
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12Students : 23
schools in La Plata
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
District of Charles County Public SchoolsLeisure and activities in La Plata surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Hawthorne Country Club | Belle Haven Country Club to Alexandria 17.5 miles |
| Greendale Golf Course to Alexandria 17.6 miles | Marlton Golf Club to Upper Marlboro 17.8 miles |
| Medal of Honor Golf Course to Quantico 18.3 miles | |
Other information on the Town of La Plata
| Nuclear power plant | Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 48 mile |
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