Aberdeen is a city in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area in Harford County. It is about 30 miles northeast of Baltimore and is best known for the Aberdeen Proving Ground, one of the U.S. Army's most important research and testing facilities. The city also offers parks, museums, and convenient access to the Chesapeake Bay.
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Aberdeen is a city located in Harford County, Maryland, the United States. The city lies in northeastern Maryland, around 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Baltimore, about 55 miles (89 km) southwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and roughly 70 miles (113 km) northeast of Washington, D.C. Aberdeen is located at 39.5096° North latitude and 76.1641° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 16,254. Aberdeen covers about 6.78 square miles (17.56 sq km). The city is widely recognized for Aberdeen Proving Ground, a major U.S. Army installation established in 1917. Its location along Interstate 95 and the Northeast Corridor rail line has made Aberdeen an important transportation and military community for more than a century.
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Aberdeen City Facts
| City | Aberdeen |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Harford County |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Mid-Atlantic |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Total Area | 6.78 sq mi (17.56 sq km) |
| Land Area | 6.72 sq mi (17.40 sq km) |
| Water Area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 sq km) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population (2023 estimate) | 16,700 (estimated) |
| Population (2020 Census) | 16,254 |
| Population Density | About 2,420 people per sq mi |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) (UTC−5/UTC−4) |
| ZIP Codes | 21001 |
| Area Code | 410, 443, 667 |
| Major Highways | Interstate 95, US Route 40, Maryland Route 22, Maryland Route 715 |
| Public Transit | MARC Penn Line, Harford Transit LINK |
| Major Attractions | Aberdeen Proving Ground, Ripken Stadium, Susquehanna State Park, Cal Ripken Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.aberdeenmd.gov/ |
Distance from Aberdeen, MD to Nearby Cities
- Havre de Grace, MD – 5 miles (8 km)
- Bel Air, MD – 10 miles (16 km)
- Perryville, MD – 11 miles (18 km)
- Edgewood, MD – 12 miles (19 km)
- Elkton, MD – 18 miles (29 km)
- Joppatowne, MD – 18 miles (29 km)
- North East, MD – 20 miles (32 km)
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – 6 miles (10 km)
- Belcamp, MD – 7 miles (11 km)
- Rising Sun, MD – 22 miles (35 km)
- Chestertown, MD – 25 miles (40 km)
- Towson, MD – 29 miles (47 km)
- Baltimore, MD – 30 miles (48 km)
- Newark, DE – 33 miles (53 km)
- Wilmington, DE – 40 miles (64 km)
- Annapolis, MD – 55 miles (89 km)
- York, PA – 58 miles (93 km)
- Lancaster, PA – 64 miles (103 km)
- Washington, DC – 70 miles (113 km)
- Philadelphia, PA – 73 miles (117 km)
Top Attractions in Aberdeen
- Aberdeen Proving Ground Museum
- Ripken Stadium
- Cal Ripken Museum
- Festival Park
- Swan Meadow Park
- Bulle Rock Golf Course
- Susquehanna State Park
- Havre de Grace Promenade
- Concord Point Lighthouse
- Chesapeake Bay Gateway
Airports Near Aberdeen
- Phillips Army Airfield (APG) – 6 miles (10 km)
- Martin State Airport (MTN) – 25 miles (40 km)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 43 miles (69 km)
- New Castle Airport (ILG) – 38 miles (61 km)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) – 73 miles (117 km)
Sources:
Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official Aberdeen City Website.
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