Matinicus Isle Plantation, Knox County, Maine

Matinicus Isle Plantation is a plantation in Knox County, Maine. About 48 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2.4 sq mi (6.22 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Matinicus Isle Plantation in Maine
Town of St. George
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
48 ± 25
County
Knox County
School district
School Administrative District 65
Land area
2.4 sq mi (6.22 km²)
Type
PlantationIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$65,417 ± $32,560
Median home value
$350,000 ± $269,447
Water area
230 sq mi (595 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2301344165
Coordinates (central point)
43.863101, -68.901934

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 Vinalhaven12 mi northeast
  2. Town of St. George17 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Matinicus Isle Plantation. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns 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 Friendship1,213 people
  3. Town of North Haven480 people
  4. Town of Isle au Haut69 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 Matinicus Isle Plantation

Longest day
15 hours 28 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 54 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
4:52 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:18 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
3:57 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:22 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 157:06 AM4:23 PM9 h 17 min
Feb 156:34 AM5:05 PM10 h 31 min
Mar 156:48 AM6:41 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 155:52 AM7:19 PM13 h 27 min
May 155:10 AM7:54 PM14 h 44 min
Jun 154:52 AM8:19 PM15 h 27 min
Jul 155:07 AM8:15 PM15 h 8 min
Aug 155:39 AM7:39 PM14 h
Sep 156:14 AM6:46 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 156:49 AM5:52 PM11 h 3 min
Nov 156:29 AM4:09 PM9 h 40 min
Dec 157:02 AM3:58 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 plantation 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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