Canton, Maine

Canton, Maine
Main Street in 1909
Canton
Canton
Coordinates: 44°30′02″N 70°16′50″W / 44.50056°N 70.28056°W / 44.50056; -70.28056
Country United States
State Maine
CountyOxford
Incorporated1821
Area
 • Total
30.50 sq mi (78.99 km2)
 • Land29.12 sq mi (75.42 km2)
 • Water1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2)
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,125
 • Density39/sq mi (14.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04221
Area code207
FIPS code23-10005
GNIS feature ID582386
Websitewww.cantonme.com

Canton is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Canton is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. Located beside Lake Anasagunticook, Canton is a summer recreational area.