Calais, Maine
Calais, Maine | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: 45°10′N 67°14′W / 45.16°N 67.23°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Settled | 1779 |
| Incorporated | June 16, 1809 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shawn Lyons |
| • City Manager | Michael Ellis |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.11 sq mi (103.88 km2) |
| • Land | 34.32 sq mi (88.90 km2) |
| • Water | 5.79 sq mi (14.98 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,079 |
| • Density | 89.71/sq mi (34.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 04619 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-09585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0563341 |
| Website | www |
Calais /ˈkælɪs/ is a city in Washington County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 3,079, making Calais the largest municipality by population in Washington County, but the third least-populous city in Maine (after Hallowell and Eastport). The city has three Canada–US border crossings (also known as ports of entry) over the St. Croix River connecting to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.
Calais has been a city of commerce and is recognized as the primary shopping center of eastern Washington County and of Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Retail, service, and construction businesses are the primary components of the Calais economy.