La PlataMaryland
La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 10,159 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About La Plata
Set in the southern part of Maryland, La Plata is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 11,374.
La Plata holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 7.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,425 residents per square mile.
What Makes La Plata Unique
- A top-25 city in Maryland by population (#22 of 157 incorporated places).
- Positioned in southern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,374.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in La Plata
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in La Plata
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in La Plata
- F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
- La Plata High School
- Mary H. Matula Elementary School
- Milton M. Somers Middle School
- Phoenix International School of the Arts
- Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.