Information on Amherst, Hancock County
Welcome to our dedicated page for Amherst, located in the state of Maine, Hancock County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Amherst Town HALL, Hancock County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building P.O Box 40 Aurora ME 04408 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 207-584-5725 | |
| Amherst, ME email | Loading... | |
| Amherst official website | 222 | |
| Mayor of Amherst | ||
| Hancock County, Maine: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Maine birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst ME in?Amherst, ME is located in Hancock County |
Where is Amherst, Maine ?Amherst is situated in Hancock County. Geographically, it is located in the southeastern part of the state of Maine, USA. Amherst is northeast of Bangor and southwest of Ellsworth, making it relatively central to both larger municipalities within Maine. The town is also near the Union River and the Downeast region of the state. |
What is the cost of living in Amherst ME ? |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock - other counties in Maine |
Amherst building department, ME
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Amherst's town hall or Hancock County authorities directly. |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 230 inhabitants | 393 / 8 181 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 5,9 pop/sq mi (2,3 pop/km²) | |||
Air quality
| Amherst Air Quality Today | 55 (Moderate) |
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List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, ME
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| ORONO POST OFFICE | 1 BENNOCH RD | 2078662566 |
| BREWER POST OFFICE | 22 PARKWAY SOUTH | 2079893855 |
| BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 100 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 2079897943 |
| BANGOR POST OFFICE | 73 HAMMOND STREET | 2079900520 |
| HANCOCK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS | 50 STATE STREET | 2076678353 |
| ELLSWORTH POST OFFICE | 199 MAIN STREET | 2076675340 |
| CASTINE POST OFFICE | 43 MAIN ST | 2073268551 |
| MILO POST OFFICE | 10 PLEASANT ST. | 2079432272 |
| WALDO COUNTY PROBATE COURT | 39A SPRING STREET | 2073382780 |
| DOVER - FOXCROFT POST OFFICE | 41 NORTH ST | 2075642511 |
| MACHIAS POST OFFICE | 89 COURT STREET | 2072553725 |
| GUILFORD POST OFFICE | 10 HUDSON AVENUE | 2078764515 |
| CANAAN POST OFFICE | 273 MAIN STREET | 2074743349 |
| DANFORTH POST OFFICE | 33 SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 2074482958 |
| CALAIS POST OFFICE | 76 NORTH STREET | 2074541140 |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 2301185 |
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| Amherst Town postcode | 04408 (2 other communities with the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base 14.4 miles Bangor International Airport 21.2 miles Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport 29.1 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 39,26 sq mi (101,67 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 830 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 44.8697 Longitude: -68.4043 Latitude: 44° 52' 11'' North Longitude: 68° 24' 15'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Clifton, Aurora, Bradley and Great Pond | ||
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| Bradley | Aurora | Aurora |
| Clifton |  | Aurora |
| Clifton | Clifton | Mariaville |
| Clifton 6.3 miles | Aurora 6.8 miles | Bradley 7.2 miles |
| Great Pond 7.4 miles | Mariaville 8.6 miles | Osborn 9.3 miles |
| Otis 11.2 miles | Milford 12 miles | Eddington 12.6 miles |
| Dedham 13.9 miles | Waltham 14.9 miles | Eastbrook 14.9 miles |
| Holden 15.3 miles | Veazie 15.3 miles | Orono 16.4 miles |
| Greenbush 16.7 miles | Brewer 17.3 miles | Old Town 17.4 miles |
| Bangor 19.4 miles | Beddington 19.4 miles | Ellsworth 20.2 miles |
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2729 miles | Houston : 1801 miles | Philadelphia : 480 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2435 miles | San Antonio : 1956 miles | San Diego : 2710 miles |
| Dallas : 1729 miles | San Jose : 2783 miles | Jacksonville : 1237 miles |
| Indianapolis : 971 miles | San Francisco : 2828 miles | Austin : 1883 miles |
| Columbus : 816 miles | Fort Worth : 1757 miles | Charlotte : 936 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||