La Plata
in Charles County of Maryland, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.529 and -76.975 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 31' 45" and W -76° 58' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:42 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:53 am and 4:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover La Plata

La Plata in Charles County (Maryland) with it's 9,125 citizens is a town in United States about 25 mi (or 41 km) south of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in La Plata is now 04:42 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near La Plata, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 44 mi (or 72 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Alexandria, King George, Upper Marlboro, Washington DC and Arlington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express LA PLATA

Address
0,5 mi
6860 Crain Highway
20646 LA PLATA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tru by Hilton St Charles St Louis MO

Address
5,5 mi
333 Camelback RD
63303-4322 Saint CHARLES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Waldorf

Address
6,0 mi
3750 Crain Highway
20603 Waldorf
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW LA PLATA INN

Address
0,5 mi
6900 CRAIN HWY ROUTE 301
20646 La Plata
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Relax Inn Bel Alton

Address
5,1 mi
9340 Crain Highway
20611 Bel Alton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 WALDORF

Address
6,6 mi
3550 CRAIN HWY I-95 EXIT 7A RT 5 - 301 S
20602 Waldorf
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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La Plata: A Closer & Stronger Community

Published: November 23, 2011
Length: 17:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

A look back at the damage and recovery from the tornado of April 28, 2002 in La Plata, Maryalnd.


Celebrate La Plata 2010 - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Parade

Published: April 23, 2010
Length: 38:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

On April 17, 2010 the Town of La Plata held its annual Celebrate La Plata event at the La Plata Town Hall. This year the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs professional baseball team came out to...


La Plata Salute to Veterans Parade 2011

Published: November 17, 2011
Length: 45:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

A slide show of the annual "Salute to Veterans" Parade in the Town of La Plata, Maryland, November 6, 2011.


La Plata Memorial Day Ceremony 2010 - Presentation of Colors - Pledge - National Anthem

Published: June 02, 2010
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

Annually the Town of La Plata holds a Memorial Day Ceremony at Town Hall. On May 31, 2010 the ceremony was held on the front steps of Town Hall with guest speakers, a roll call of deceased...


GENELLE SEWARD'S HOLIDAY HIP HOP HUSTLE-LA PLATA, MD

Published: December 20, 2008
Length: 37:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Genelle Seward

Genelle and the La Plata Fitness Club crew holding it down La Plata style! This was part of our Holiday Fitness Spectacular.


1000 SWEETGRASS CIRCLE, LA PLATA, MD Presented by Don DeHanas.

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SearchALLPropertiesChannel

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111 Discovery Ct La Plata MD

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tracybucior

http://www.exite-listings.com/101968 Fantastic Home in sought after LaPlata! Well cared for home in nice neighborhood! Fenced backyard with deck, patio, and water feature! Home features...


Bring Him Home Justin Hancock November 2010

Published: November 18, 2010
Length: 00:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

Justin Hancock sings "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables" at the annual Town of La Plata Salute to Veterans Ceremony on November 7, 2010 at La Plata Town Hall.


St Columba Lodge # 150 History

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 14:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Spike Porter

The History of St Columba Lodge # 150 in La Plata Maryland.


Washington DC Travel Guide

Published: June 15, 2009
Length: 26:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: baraaza

Video tour of the sites of Washington DC. Our travel guide ( http://www.baraaza.com/Washington-DC-2437133/Travel-Guide.aspx ) takes us to the National mall, Vietnam memorial, Lincoln memorial,...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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La Plata, Maryland

La Plata Listen/ləˈpleɪtə/ is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 8,753 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Charles County.

Located at 38.5342, -76.9733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in Maryland, Populated places in Charles County, Maryland, County seats in Maryland, 1888 establishments in Maryland

Maryland's 5th congressional district

Maryland's 5th congressional district comprises all of Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert Counties, as well as portions of Prince George's and Anne Arundel Counties. The district is currently represented by Democrat Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip.

Located at 38.55, -76.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Congressional districts of Maryland

College of Southern Maryland

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in La Plata, Maryland, is a public, regional community college, serving Southern Maryland Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County.

Located at 38.5594, -77.0092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Two-year colleges in the United States, Universities and colleges in Maryland, Community and junior colleges in Maryland, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Charles County, Maryland

WKIK (AM)

WKIK is a commercial radio station serving the La Plata and St. Charles, Maryland area. The station broadcasts a country music format. WKIK is licensed to Somar Communications, Inc and has a daytime-only license. The station was assigned the WKIK call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on September 25, 1995.

Located at 38.5433, -76.9936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Maryland, Country radio stations in the United States, Charles County, Maryland, Radio stations established in 1965, 1965 establishments in Maryland

La Plata High School

La Plata High School is part of the Charles County Public Schools and is located in La Plata, Maryland, United States. The current school was built in 1979. Before that, it was in the building (built in 1964) which now holds Milton M. Somers Middle School.

Located at 38.5461, -76.9504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland, School buildings completed in 1979, 1979 establishments in Maryland

Civista Medical Center

CIVISTA Medical Center is a hospital located in Charles County, in southern Maryland. It was formerly called Physicians Memorial Hospital. The hospital is owned and managed by CIVISTA Health System, a regional, not-for-profit, integrated health system serving Charles County and the surrounding areas of southern Maryland. CIVISTA’s mission requires the organization to reinvest resources into the community by providing health education and open access to healthcare.

Located at 38.5342, -76.9733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Maryland, Buildings and structures in Charles County, Maryland

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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