Where is Bel Air South, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Bel Air South Located? - Bel Air South is a city located in the Harford County of Maryland, United States. Bel Air South lies between 44.0553908 Degrees North latitudes and 91.6663523 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Bel Air South?: The Google Map showing the location of Bel Air South in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Where is Bel Air South Located?

Bel Air South is a city located in the Harford County of Maryland, United States. Bel Air South lies between 44.0553908 Degrees North latitudes and 91.6663523 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Bel Air South city is 57648 people and the city has a total area of 15.66 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Bel Air South, Maryland Quick Facts

FactDetails
CommunityBel Air South (Census-Designated Place)
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
CountryUnited States
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.5004°N
Longitude76.3508°W
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Land Area9.2 sq mi
Water Area0.1 sq mi
Total Area9.3 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)31,181
Population DensityApproximately 3,389 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21009, 21014, 21015
Area Code410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-05850
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Bel Air South, Maryland

  • Bel Air, Maryland - 2 mi North
  • Abingdon, Maryland - 3 mi South
  • Riverside, Maryland - 4 mi South
  • Edgewood, Maryland - 6 mi South
  • Fallston, Maryland - 7 mi Northwest
  • Forest Hill, Maryland - 8 mi North
  • Aberdeen, Maryland - 10 mi East
  • Perry Hall, Maryland - 17 mi Southwest
  • Towson, Maryland - 23 mi Southwest
  • Baltimore, Maryland - 28 mi Southwest

Bel Air South, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January42253.2
April65443.5
July87684.2
October68473.3
Annual664645.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Subtropical (Köppen Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 45 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 206 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow to Moderate - Occasional tropical systems and severe thunderstorms
SnowfallApproximately 20 inches annually

Driving Distances from Bel Air South, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Bel AirMaryland25 min
AbingdonMaryland37 min
RiversideMaryland48 min
EdgewoodMaryland612 min
FallstonMaryland714 min
Forest HillMaryland815 min
AberdeenMaryland1018 min
Perry HallMaryland1725 min
TowsonMaryland2332 min
BaltimoreMaryland2840 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Bel Air South, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Maryland Route 24, U.S. Route 40
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Aberdeen
Local Bus/Transit ServiceHarford Transit LINK and MTA Maryland commuter services
  • Interstate 95 - The primary interstate serving the area, connecting Bel Air South with Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
  • Maryland Route 24 - Main north-south corridor linking the community with Bel Air, Interstate 95 and Harford County.
  • U.S. Route 1 - Provides regional access to Baltimore, Bel Air and northeastern Maryland communities.
  • U.S. Route 40 - Connects Bel Air South with Aberdeen, Elkton and eastern Maryland destinations.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Bel Air South, Maryland

LandmarkType
Harford Glen Environmental Education CenterNature Center
Liriodendron MansionHistoric Mansion
Anita C. Leight Estuary CenterNature Center
Harford MallShopping Center
Rockfield ManorHistoric Site
Ma & Pa Heritage TrailRecreation Trail
Jerusalem Mill VillageHistoric Site
Bynum Run ParkCommunity Park
Harford Artists GalleryArt Gallery
Cedar Lane Regional ParkRegional Park

Colleges and Universities in Bel Air South, Maryland

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Harford Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs
Towson UniversityPublicUniversityEducation and business
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityResearch and engineering
Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivateUniversityMedicine and research
Morgan State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering and public affairs
Cecil CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education

Waterbodies in Bel Air South, Maryland

Winters Run, Bynum Run, Bush River, Chesapeake Bay, Otter Point Creek, Swan Creek, Atkisson Reservoir, Broad Creek, Deer Creek, Abingdon Creek.

Golf Courses in Bel Air South, Maryland

Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, Mountain Branch Golf Club, Bulle Rock Golf Course, Wetlands Golf Club, Geneva Farm Golf Course, Greystone Golf Course, Ruggles Golf Course, Fox Hollow Golf Course.

Bel Air South, Maryland - Key Historical Facts

  • Bel Air South developed rapidly during the second half of the twentieth century as suburban neighborhoods expanded around the Town of Bel Air.
  • The community grew alongside Harford County's population boom, supported by improved highway access and nearby Interstate 95.
  • Former farmland gradually transformed into residential neighborhoods, shopping centers and community facilities during the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Its location near Aberdeen Proving Ground attracted military families and civilian employees, contributing to steady residential growth.
  • Bel Air South was designated as a census-designated place by the U.S. Census Bureau to reflect its expanding suburban population and identity.
  • Today, Bel Air South is one of Harford County's largest residential communities, offering convenient access to Baltimore, parks, schools and the Chesapeake Bay region.

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