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Largo, MD

Largo, located within Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,605 at the 2020 census.

Largo was named after the Largo Plantation which was owned by the Beall family. The plantation is believed to be named after Largo Bay in Scotland. It was sold to John Contee in 1745. Arelis R. Hernández of The Washington Post stated in 2015 that "There has been talking for decades of relocating the [Prince George's County] government to Largo". In 2015 Rushern Baker, the county executive, expressed a desire to move the county seat from Upper Marlboro to Largo since the latter has a more central location and access to the Washington Metro network. A spokesperson for Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., the President of the Maryland Senate, expressed opposition to this idea.

Largo is located just east of the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) and is home to Prince George's Community College and Largo High School. Six Flags America amusement park (formerly known as Wild World and Adventure World) is to the east in Woodmore, and FedExField, the Washington Commanders's stadium, is across the Capital Beltway in Summerfield. Watkins Regional Park in Kettering just to the east of Largo (operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission) has an old-fashioned carousel, a miniature train ride, miniature golf, the Old Maryland Farm, a playground, and animals on display. Largo is not a post office designation but is at the northern end of the Greater Upper Marlboro ZIP code area.

Since the transit system's expansion in late 2004, Downtown Largo station has served as the eastern end of the Blue and Silver Lines of the Washington Metro.

Largo is located at 38°52′37″N 76°49′50″W (38.876850, −76.830651). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²), all land.

Largo places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Cloud 10 Transformations provides personalized fitness training and wellness coaching for those seeking a holistic approach to health. At Navah Physical Therapy, clients can receive specialized physical therapy treatments to aid in recovery and enhance mobility. Omnis Healing Hands offers therapeutic massages and holistic health services to promote relaxation and well-being. For fitness lovers, Gold’s Gym, LA Fitness and GirlFit Workout Studio offer state-of-the-art gym facilities and personal training sessions. 

The top sites in Largo MD are the United States National Arboretum, Watkins Regional Park, and Allen Pond Park.

Elevation: Approximately 135 feet. Area Code: 301, 240. ZIP Code: 20774. Area: 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²). Population: 11,605 (2020).

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What county is Largo, MD?

Largo, located within Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,605 at the 2020 census. Largo is located just east of the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) and is home to Prince George's Community College and Largo High School. 

What is the history of Largo, MD? 

Largo was named after the Largo Plantation which was owned by the Beall family. The plantation is believed to be named after Largo Bay in Scotland. It was sold to John Contee in 1745. Arelis R. Hernández of The Washington Post stated in 2015 that "There has been talking for decades of relocating the [Prince George's County] government to Largo". 

What are the demographics of Largo, MD?

Largo, MD is home to a population of 12k people, of which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.1% of Largo, MD residents were born outside of the country (2.17k people). In 2021, there were 20.5 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (10.3k people) in Largo, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 504 White (Non-Hispanic) and 325 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Prince George’s County

Wikipedia

Data USA

United States National Arboretum

Watkins Regional Park

Allen Pond Park

Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center

Cloud 10 Transformations

Navah Physical Therapy

Omnis Healing Hands

Gold’s Gym

LA Fitness

GirlFit Workout Studio

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