Nikep, Maryland

Nikep, Maryland
Census-designated place
Nikep
Nikep

Location within the state of Maryland

Coordinates: 39°33′02″N 78°59′50″W / 39.55056°N 78.99722°W / 39.55056; -78.99722Coordinates: 39°33′02″N 78°59′50″W / 39.55056°N 78.99722°W / 39.55056; -78.99722
Country United States
State Maryland
County Allegany
Area
  Total 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
  Land 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,394 ft (425 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 116
  Density 771/sq mi (297.6/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code 24-55950
GNIS feature ID 2583666

Nikep (also known as Pekin) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 116.[2]

Nikep is located in the Georges Creek Valley of western Allegany County, along the old route of Maryland Route 36. Lonaconing is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the northeast, and Westernport is 6.6 miles (10.6 km) to the southwest.

References

  1. "Nikep (Populated Place)". Geographic Names Information System. U.S. Geological Survey. 2009-01-29.
  2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Nikep CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved May 28, 2013.


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