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Landover, MD

Landover is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 25,998.

Landover is contained between Sheriff Road and Central Avenue to the south, Hill Road, Cabin Branch Drive, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Orange Line tracks to the west, John Hanson Highway (U.S. Highway 50) to the north, and Washington D.C.'s Capital Beltway (Interstate 495/95) to the east. Landover borders the communities of New Carrollton, Landover Hills, Glenarden, Lanham, Ardmore, Kentland, Cheverly, Chapel Oaks, Fairmount Heights, Carmody Hills, Pepper Mill Village, Walker Mill, and Largo.

Landover was named after the town of Llandovery, Wales. The former CDPs of Landover, Dodge Park, Kentland, and Palmer Park, defined as such by the U.S. Census Bureau in the 1990 U.S. Census, were consolidated into the Greater Landover CDP as of the 2000 U.S. Census. This amalgamated area was renamed the Landover CDP as of the 2010 U.S. Census.

Landover is located at 38.924°N 76.888°W. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has an area of 4.07 square miles (10.55 km²), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km²), or 0.13%, is water. Landover residents have the postal zip code of 20785. Since Landover is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, residents of Landover have Hyattsville postal addresses though they live in Landover and not Hyattsville. Landover does not have its postal zip code.

Landover consists of several small subdivisions which are notably Ardwick Park, Kentland, Kenmoor, Dodge Park, Brightseat, Palmer Park, Columbia Park, Village Green, White House Heights, and Summerfield. Landover is home to FedExField, which the NFL's Washington Commanders have played at since it opened in 1997. It is also home to the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, WMATA's Landover Metrobus Division, WMATA's Carmen E. Turner Maintenance Facility, Giant Food Corporate Office, Giant Food Corporate Plant, National Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery, and Ardwick Industrial Park. WMATA Metrorail's Orange Line from New Carrollton to Vienna, MARC train Line to the BWI Light Rail Station to Washington D.C.'s Union Station, Cargo Trains, and Amtrak's Train Line from Washington D.C.'s Union Station to New York's Penn Station via Wilmington and Philadelphia, all go through Landover. Landover Hills is a separate, incorporated community just across the Orange Line train tracks and John Hanson Highway (U.S. Highway 50) to the north. Landover is the birthplace of the late Len Bias. From 1960 to 1972, Landover was the home of jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, author, and jazz educator Steve Rochinski. For the 2000 census, Landover was delineated by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Greater Landover census-designated place.

Landover places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UM Capital Region Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness and LA Fitness offer personalized training programs tailored to individual needs, promoting overall fitness and well-being. For holistic wellness, Spa World offers rejuvenating spa treatments and relaxation therapies. Enhance your mental well-being with yoga and meditation classes at Bikram Yoga Works, known for its hot yoga sessions. Fit Body Boot Camp provides high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions for effective fitness results. Improve flexibility and balance at Balance Gym, offering a range of fitness classes and personal training services.

The top sites in Landover, MD: Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, Brookside Gardens

ZIP Code: 20785. Area code(s) 301, 240. Area: 4.00 sq mi (10.37 km²). Elevation: 26 ft. Population: 25,998 (2020)

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What is Landover, MD known for?

Landover is the birthplace of the late Len Bias. From 1960 to 1972, Landover was the home of jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, author, and jazz educator Steve Rochinski. For the 2000 census, Landover was delineated by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Greater Landover census-designated place. Landover Hills is a separate, incorporated community just across the Orange Line train tracks and John Hanson Highway (U.S. Highway 50) to the north. 

What county is Landover, MD in?

Landover is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 25,998. Landover is contained between Sheriff Road and Central Avenue to the south, Hill Road, Cabin Branch Drive, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Orange Line tracks to the west, John Hanson Highway (U.S. Highway 50) to the north, and Washington D.C.'s Capital Beltway (Interstate 495/95) to the east.

Is Landover, MD a good place to live?

Landover is in Prince George's County. Living in Landover offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Landover, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Landover and residents tend to be liberal.

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Prince George’s County

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Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Brookside Gardens

UM Capital Region Medical Center

Planet Fitness

LA Fitness

Spa World

Bikram Yoga Works

Fit Body Boot Camp

Balance Gym

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