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Cape Elizabeth

Maine · ME · Cumberland County
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Town in Maine, United States
1628Established
9,535Population
45.9 sq miArea
62 ftElevation

Cape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The town is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Cape Elizabeth had a population of 9,535. One of the wealthiest towns in the state, Cape Elizabeth is the location of Portland Head Light, which is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Since 1998, it has hosted the Beach to Beacon 10K, a world-class road race which starts at Crescent Beach State Park and ends at Portland Head Light. Cape Elizabeth has a single community school department. Cape Elizabeth High School's team name is the "Capers".

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