Norway, Maine

Norway is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is home to Lake Pennesseewassee, a recreation area.

Norway, Maine
Norway, Maine
Location in the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°12′42″N 70°32′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyOxford
Area
  Total47.33 sq mi (122.58 km2)
  Land45.04 sq mi (116.65 km2)
  Water2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total5,014
  Estimate 
(2011)
5,002
  Density111.3/sq mi (43.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)207

Norway was once called the "Snowshoe Capital of the World" because of the many snowshoes made here.

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