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Information on Lewes, Sussex County

Welcome to our dedicated page for Lewes, located in the state of Delaware, Sussex County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Lewes, Sussex County.

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Lewes City HALL, Sussex County

Lewes City Hall's address	Lewes Lewes Municipal Building 114 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 227 Lewes, DE 19958 United States
Phone number of Lewes City Hall	+1 302-645-7777
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Lewes official website	ci.lewes.de.us
Mayor of Lewes	Andrew Williams
Sussex County, Delaware: Vital Records	Lewes vital records
Birth Certificate	Order your Delaware birth certificate online

Common questions about Lewes

What county is Lewes DE in?

Lewes, DE is located in Sussex County

Where is Lewes, Delaware ?

Lewes is a city in eastern Sussex County, located at the Atlantic Coast. It lies near the mouth of the Delaware Bay and is part of Delaware state in the United States. Lewes is situated close to Cape Henlopen State Park and is about 10 miles northeast of Rehoboth Beach.

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Lewes administrative division

Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Sussex - other counties in Delaware

Lewes building department, DE

If you're planning a construction project in Lewes, DE, obtaining the proper permits is a vital first step. In Lewes, permits are typically requested through the City of Lewes Building Department. It's important to contact their office directly to obtain detailed information regarding the costs and processing times associated with your specific project. This proactive step ensures you have all necessary approvals in place before commencing construction, helping to avoid potential delays or issues.

Office	City of Lewes Building Department
City	Lewes
State	Delaware
Address	114 E 3rd St, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone	302-645-7777
Website	https://www.ci.lewes.de.us

Demography of Lewes

Name of Lewes inhabitants (demonym)	Lewesian
Date	Current value	Classed by Region/Country
Population	3 303 inhabitants (2020)	15 / 6 144
Population density in Lewes	801,0 pop/sq mi (309,3 pop/km²)

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List of Passport Facilities in Lewes, DE

This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Lewes, DE

Name	Street	Phone number
REHOBOTH BEACH POST OFFICE	179 REHOBOTH AVENUE	3022278406
GEORGETOWN POST OFFICE	115 SOUTH KING STREET	3028563647
MILLSBORO POST OFFICE	100 MAIN ST	3029349226
OCEAN VIEW POST OFFICE	35764 ATLANTIC AVENUE	3025399466
DAGSBORO POST OFFICE	28290 CLAYTON STREET	3027329404
MILFORD MAIN POST OFFICE	110 CAUSEY AVENUE	3024225618
USPS OCEAN CITY POST OFFICE	7101 COSTAL HIGHWAY	4105247611
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY	301 N BALTIMORE AVENUE	4102898842
SEAFORD MAIN POST OFFICE	2001 BRIDGEVILLE HWY	3026283441
LAUREL PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 E. 4TH ST	3028753184
USPS OCEAN PINES BRANCH OFFICE	11115 LAKE VIEW LANE	4102083959
DOVER MAIN POST OFFICE	55 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA	3027345822
DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA	3026747554
USPS SALISBURY POST OFFICE	816 EAST SALISBURY PARKWAY	4107429261
USPS DENTON POST OFFICE	503 MARKET STREET	4104792363

Top 3 most popular banks in Lewes

There are 10 bank branches in Lewes.
Citizens Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Lewes with 2 branch offices, followed by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 2 branch offices and then Community Bank Delaware with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Lewes:

Bank's name	Number of branch offices	Service Type
Citizens Bank, National Association	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Community Bank Delaware	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
County Bank	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fulton Bank, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Provident State Bank, Inc.	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Lewes administrative numbers

Lewes City code	1041830
Lewes town phone area code	302
Lewes City postcode	19958

Toponymy and translation of Lewes

Japanese: ルイス	Korean: 루이스	Russian: Леуэс
Serbian: Луис	Chinese: 刘易斯

Transportation modes in Lewes

Airport	Delaware Coastal Airport 13.2 miles Cape May Airport 20.4 miles Dover Air Force Base 30.2 miles

Lewes territory

Lewes area	4,12 sq mi (10,68 km²)
Lewes altitude	13 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinates	Latitude: 38.7744 Longitude: -75.1394 Latitude: 38° 46' 28'' North Longitude: 75° 8' 22'' West
Time zone	UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Namesake of Lewes	Lewes, England, Royaume-Uni
Natural parks	Lewes isn't part of a natural park

What is Lewes close to?

Nearby cities include: Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Milton

Milton	Milton	Cape May Point
Milton		Henlopen Acres
Georgetown	Henlopen Acres	Henlopen Acres

Henlopen Acres 4.8 miles	Rehoboth Beach 5.4 miles	Dewey Beach 6.8 miles
Milton 9.3 miles	Slaughter Beach 12.9 miles	Georgetown 14.5 miles
Cape May Point 14.6 miles	Ellendale 15.2 miles	Millsboro 15.8 miles
West Cape May 15.8 miles	Millville 16.1 miles	Dagsboro 17 miles
Cape May 17.1 miles	Bethany Beach 17.2 miles	Ocean View 17.2 miles
Milford 17.6 miles	Frankford 18.4 miles	South Bethany 18.7 miles
Lower Township 18.9 miles	Wildwood Crest 21.2 miles	Houston 21.7 miles

Distance between Lewes and other main cities and towns

New York City : 147 miles	Los Angeles : 2400 miles	Chicago : 692 miles
Houston : 1310 miles	Phoenix : 2083 miles	Philadelphia : 82 miles closest
San Antonio : 1480 miles	San Diego : 2375 miles	Dallas : 1281 miles
San Jose : 2521 miles	Fort Worth : 1310 miles	Austin : 1411 miles
Jacksonville : 692 miles	Columbus : 443 miles	Indianapolis : 594 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Elementary schools in Lewes

Beacon Middle School

District of Cape Henlopen School District
Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 8
Students : 626

Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School

District of Cape Henlopen School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 734

High schools in Lewes

Cape Henlopen High School

District of Cape Henlopen School District
Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1406

Alternative schools in Lewes

Sussex Consortium

District of Cape Henlopen School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 146