Norway, Maine

town in Maine, USA

Norway is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is home to Lake Pennesseewassee, a recreation area.

Norway, Maine
Bird's-eye view from Pikes Hill c. 1912
Bird's-eye view from Pikes Hill c. 1912
Norway, Maine is located in Maine
Norway, Maine
Norway, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°12′42″N 70°32′18″W / 44.21167°N 70.53833°W / 44.21167; -70.53833
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyOxford
Area
 • Total47.33 sq mi (122.58 km2)
 • Land45.04 sq mi (116.65 km2)
 • Water2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 • Total5,077
 • Density113/sq mi (43.5/km2)
DemonymNorwegian
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Area code207

Norway was once called the "Snowshoe Capital of the World" because of the many snowshoes made here.

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  2. "QuickFacts: Norway town, Oxford County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2024.