Nikep, Maryland

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, Maryland
Nikep
Location within the State of Maryland
Nikep
Nikep (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°33′02″N 78°59′50″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Allegany
Area
  Total0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
  Land0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,394 ft (425 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total116
  Density771/sq mi (297.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code24-55950
GNIS feature ID2583666

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. The origins for the name "Nikep" are obscure.

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. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.


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