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About Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Upper Marlboro is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 683. The population density is 197.2 people per km². Upper Marlboro is located at 38.8159°N, 76.7497°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20772.

Upper Marlboro rests on land that rolls with the gentle, patient curves of the Maryland Piedmont, a landscape shaped by the slow work of water and time. It lies 8.7 miles east-north-east of Clinton, MD (from Clinton, MD: bearing 66°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Bowie. Ancient oaks, their bark like the weathered skin of elders, stand sentinel over fields that yield to the encroaching green of wilder growth, a subtle push and pull that defines the very character of this place. The air here, especially when the sun begins its descent, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, and the light, as it softens, seems to gild the edges of everything, lending a quiet majesty to the ordinary. The Patuxent River, a sinuous artery, winds its way through the periphery, its presence felt more in the lushness of the banks and the occasional flash of a kingfisher than in any grand display. The history of Upper Marlboro is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile lands, particularly tobacco, which once fueled its prosperity and shaped its early development. This legacy is still visible in the stately, though often faded, elegance of some of its older structures, whispers of a bygone era when this was a vital hub for commerce and county governance. The economy, while diversified now, still retains echoes of its agrarian roots, with agricultural ventures and related services maintaining a significant presence. The courthouse, a prominent landmark, stands as a stoic reminder of its long-standing role as the seat of county government, a place where decisions have been made for generations, influencing the lives of those who call Upper Marlboro home and the surrounding countryside.

About This Upper Marlboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Upper Marlboro, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.815947, -76.749691. 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 Upper Marlboro and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Upper Marlboro includes the ZIP code (20772), 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 Upper Marlboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.