Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington, Maryland | |
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Fort Washington Park's main gate in October 2004 | |
Location of Fort Washington in Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′37″N 77°0′37″W / 38.74361°N 77.01028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.57 sq mi (42.92 km2) |
| • Land | 13.80 sq mi (35.73 km2) |
| • Water | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 24,261 |
| • Density | 1,758.8/sq mi (679.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 20744, 20749 |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-29525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0598313 |
Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It borders the Potomac River, situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 24,261. The Fort Washington community is located west of Maryland Route 210, with some additional area to the east of the highway.