La Plata
A community guide to La Plata in Maryland, the United States.
- Population
- 10,159 residents
- Region
- Maryland
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.5293, -76.9753
Community and amenities
La Plata offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Maryland: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of La Plata's residents. Visitors passing through La Plata encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of La Plata reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Maryland. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Maryland and the United States. Businesses based in La Plata draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
La Plata is a populated place in Maryland, the United States. The community supports 10,159 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Maryland. Its position within the broader regional network gives La Plata a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
La Plata sits at approximate coordinates 38.5293 latitude and -76.9753 longitude within Maryland. The terrain and natural features around La Plata reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maryland road network providing the principal routes in and out.