Gardiner, Maine

Gardiner, Maine
Motto: 
Moving Forward
Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°11′28″N 69°47′32″W / 44.19111°N 69.79222°W / 44.19111; -69.79222
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyKennebec
IncorporatedFebruary 17, 1803
VillagesLibby Hill
South Gardiner
Government
 • TypeMayor and council-manager
Area
 • Total
16.57 sq mi (42.91 km2)
 • Land15.68 sq mi (40.61 km2)
 • Water0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2)
Elevation
213 ft (65 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,961
 • Density380.1/sq mi (146.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
04345 (Gardiner)
04359 (South Gardiner)
Area code207
FIPS code23-27085
GNIS feature ID582486
Websitewww.gardinermaine.gov

Gardiner is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,961 at the 2020 census. Gardiner is a nationally accredited Main Street America community. It is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.