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Not to be confused with Bideford, Devon.
Biddeford, Maine
| — City — |
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City Hall |
| Motto: "A Proud City Rising Where the Water Falls" |
| Coordinates: 43°28′27″N 70°26′46″W / 43.47417°N 70.44611°W / 43.47417; -70.44611 |
Country
| United States |
State
| Maine |
County
| York |
Settled
| 1631 |
Incorporated
| 1718 |
| Government |
- Mayor
| Joanne Twomey |
| Area |
- Total
| 34.5 sq mi (89.5 km2) |
- Land
| 30.0 sq mi (77.7 km2) |
- Water
| 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km2) |
| Elevation |
69 ft (21 m) |
| Population (2000) |
- Total
| 20,942 |
- Density
| 697.8/sq mi (269.4/km2) |
Time zone
| EST (UTC-5) |
- Summer (DST)
| EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP codes
| 04005, 04007 |
Area code(s)
| 207 |
FIPS code
| 23-04860 |
GNIS feature ID
| 0562119 |
Website
| http://www.Biddefordmaine.org |
Biddeford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. It is the largest city in the county, and is the 6th largest in the State. It is the most southerly incorporated city in the State of Maine and the principal commercial center of York County. The population was 20,942 at the 2000 census. Biddeford includes the resort community of Biddeford Pool. The city is home to the University of New England and the annual La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival. |
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