Norway, Maine

Coordinates: 44°12′42″N 70°32′18″W / 44.21167°N 70.53833°W / 44.21167; -70.53833
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Norway, Maine
Bird's-eye view from Pikes Hill c. 1912
Bird's-eye view from Pikes Hill c. 1912
Norway, Maine is located in Maine
Norway, Maine
Norway, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°12′42″N 70°32′18″W / 44.21167°N 70.53833°W / 44.21167; -70.53833
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyOxford
Area
 • Total47.33 sq mi (122.58 km2)
 • Land45.04 sq mi (116.65 km2)
 • Water2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 • Total5,077
 • Density113/sq mi (43.5/km2)
DemonymNorwegian
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Area code207

Norway is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is home to Lake Pennesseewassee, a recreation area.

Norway was once called the "Snowshoe Capital of the World" because of the many snowshoes made here.

References[change | change source]

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  2. "QuickFacts: Norway town, Oxford County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2024.