Where is District Heights, Maryland

District Heights is a city in Prince George's County in suburban Maryland, just southeast of Washington, D.C. The community is part of the Washington metropolitan area and lies near Suitland, Capitol Heights, and Forestville. Its location provides access to the nation's capital while retaining a residential city setting. District Heights was incorporated in 1936 and became a city in 1962.

Location Map of District Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland

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Where is District Heights Located?

District Heights is a city located in Prince George's County, Maryland, the United States. It is in the Washington metropolitan area, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Washington, D.C., and close to Suitland, Capitol Heights, and Forestville. The city lies at approximately 38.86° North latitude and 76.89° West longitude. The 2020 Census recorded 5,959 residents. District Heights covers about 0.87 square miles (2.25 square kilometers), all of which is land. The city sits on elevated ground in the suburban area east of Washington, D.C. Nearby attractions include the Smithsonian museums and National Mall in Washington, D.C., as well as Watkins Regional Park in Prince George's County. District Heights was incorporated in 1936 and was named for its elevated location near the District of Columbia. Residential development expanded in the community during the 1940s and 1950s as the Washington metropolitan area grew.

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Distance from District Heights, MD to Nearby Cities

• Capitol Heights, MD – 3 miles (5 km)
• Suitland, MD – 4 miles (6 km)
• Forestville, MD – 4 miles (6 km)
• Morningside, MD – 5 miles (8 km)
• Temple Hills, MD – 6 miles (10 km)
• Camp Springs, MD – 6 miles (10 km)
• Andrews, MD – 7 miles (11 km)
• Hyattsville, MD – 8 miles (13 km)
• Washington, DC – 10 miles (16 km)
• Upper Marlboro, MD – 12 miles (19 km)
• Alexandria, VA – 15 miles (24 km)
• College Park, MD – 14 miles (23 km)
• Greenbelt, MD – 16 miles (26 km)
• Bowie, MD – 18 miles (29 km)
• Silver Spring, MD – 17 miles (27 km)
• Arlington, VA – 18 miles (29 km)
• Rockville, MD – 25 miles (40 km)
• Annapolis, MD – 32 miles (51 km)

Top Attractions in District Heights

• Watkins Regional Park – A large Prince George's County park with trails, playgrounds, gardens, and recreational facilities.
• National Mall – Washington, D.C.'s central park area featuring major monuments, memorials, and museums.
• Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture – A Smithsonian museum documenting African American history and culture.
• United States Capitol – The historic seat of the U.S. Congress, located in Washington, D.C.
• National Museum of Natural History – A Smithsonian museum with exhibits covering natural history, wildlife, geology, and science.
• National Air and Space Museum – A major Smithsonian museum featuring historic aircraft, spacecraft, and aviation exhibits.
• Suitland Parkway – A historic parkway connecting southeastern Washington, D.C., with Prince George's County.
• Oxon Hill Manor – A historic estate and park overlooking the Potomac River in nearby Oxon Hill.

Airports Near District Heights

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 13 miles
• College Park Airport (CGS) – 15 miles
• Andrews Regional Airport (ADW) – 8 miles
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 33 miles

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official City of District Heights website and local government records.

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