Chillum Maryland Map

About Chillum, Maryland

Chillum is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 34,871. The population density is 4022.6 people per km². Chillum is located at 38.9637°N, 76.9908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20783.

Chillum lies at the confluence of gentle slopes and the persistent hum of human endeavor. It lies 2.7 miles south-east of Silver Spring, MD (from Silver Spring, MD: bearing 134°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-north-east of Washington. The land here, a soft green quilt stitched with the darker threads of mature trees, rolls with a quiet grace, anticipating the broader embrace of the Potomac River watershed. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching like patient arms, cast shifting patterns of shade on well-worn pavements and manicured lawns alike. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of blooming ornamental shrubs, a testament to the careful tending of this suburban landscape. Even in the heart of the day, a certain stillness can be found in the shaded cul-de-sacs, a pause before the evening’s gentle awakening. The story of Chillum is one of adaptation and growth, shaped by its proximity to larger centers of commerce and governance. Once part of a broader agricultural expanse, its character has been refined by waves of development, transforming fields into neighborhoods and small holdings into bustling commercial corridors. The local economy, once tethered to the rhythms of farming, now thrives on a diverse blend of retail, services, and small businesses that cater to the surrounding population, a constant, low-level energy that hums beneath the surface of daily life. Along the main arteries, the visual language shifts from residential calm to the brighter, more insistent pulse of commerce, a subtle yet significant transition that defines the lived experience of Chillum.

About This Chillum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chillum, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.963722, -76.990809. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chillum and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Chillum includes the ZIP code (20782), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chillum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.