Tremont, Maine
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Tremont Town Office | |
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| Coordinates: 44°15′32″N 68°24′20″W / 44.25889°N 68.40556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Settled | 1762 |
| Incorporated | June 3, 1848 |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Selectmen, Town Manager |
| Area | |
• Total | 52.36 sq mi (135.61 km2) |
| • Land | 16.83 sq mi (43.59 km2) |
| • Water | 35.53 sq mi (92.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,544 |
| • Density | 92/sq mi (35.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-77345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582767 |
| Website | tremont |
Tremont is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is located on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island, an area commonly referred to by residents as the "quiet side."
Tremont includes the villages of Bass Harbor (also known historically as McKinley), Bernard, Gotts Island, Seal Cove, and West Tremont. A portion of Acadia National Park lies within the town boundaries. Bass Harbor serves as the terminus for both the Swan's Island and Frenchboro ferries. The population was 1,544 at the 2020 census.