Town of Friendship, Knox County, Maine

The Town of Friendship is a town in Knox County, Maine. About 1,213 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of Friendship in Maine
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,213 ± 159
County
Knox County
School district
School Administrative District 40
Land area
14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$75,625 ± $21,921
Median home value
$275,000 ± $55,685
Water area
17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2301326805
Coordinates (central point)
43.953079, -69.346602

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Bremen, Lincoln County4.6 mi northwest
  2. Town of Cushing6.1 mi northeast
  3. Town of St. George6.4 mi southeast
  4. Town of Bristol, Lincoln County7.6 mi southwest
  5. Town of Waldoboro, Lincoln County12 mi north

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Friendship. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns and plantations in Knox County, largest first

  1. Town of Camden5,242 people
  2. Town of Warren4,932 people
  3. Town of Rockport3,675 people
  4. Town of Thomaston2,769 people
  5. Town of Union2,663 people
  6. Town of St. George2,606 people
  7. Town of Hope1,748 people
  8. Town of Washington1,624 people
  9. Town of Owls Head1,482 people
  10. Town of Cushing1,460 people
  11. Town of South Thomaston1,381 people
  12. Town of Appleton1,360 people
All 16
  1. Town of Vinalhaven1,216 people
  2. Town of North Haven480 people
  3. Town of Isle au Haut69 people
  4. Matinicus Isle Plantation48 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Knox County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Friendship

Longest day
15 hours 29 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 54 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
4:54 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
3:59 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:24 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:08 AM4:25 PM9 h 17 min
Feb 156:36 AM5:06 PM10 h 30 min
Mar 156:49 AM6:43 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 155:54 AM7:21 PM13 h 27 min
May 155:11 AM7:56 PM14 h 45 min
Jun 154:54 AM8:21 PM15 h 27 min
Jul 155:08 AM8:17 PM15 h 9 min
Aug 155:41 AM7:41 PM14 h
Sep 156:16 AM6:48 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 156:51 AM5:53 PM11 h 2 min
Nov 156:31 AM4:11 PM9 h 40 min
Dec 157:04 AM4:00 PM8 h 56 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

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A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Knox County or the local office.

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