Peru, Maine

Peru, Maine
Bird's-eye view
Peru
Peru
Coordinates: 44°29′41″N 70°26′14″W / 44.49472°N 70.43722°W / 44.49472; -70.43722
Country United States
State Maine
CountyOxford
Incorporated1821
Area
 • Total
47.60 sq mi (123.28 km2)
 • Land46.68 sq mi (120.90 km2)
 • Water0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
Elevation
968 ft (295 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,488
 • Density32/sq mi (12.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04290
Area code207
FIPS code23-58270
GNIS feature ID582673
Websitetownofperumaine.org

Peru is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Peru is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. The population was 1,488 at the 2020 census.