Bowie is located in Prince George's County, in the State of Maryland and is convenient to many large metropolitan areas. It is 12 miles from Washington, D.C., 15 miles from the state capital of Annapolis, MD    and 20 miles from Baltimore, MD.

Elevation: 152 feet

Land area: 16.1 square miles

Latitude: 38.96 N

Longitude: 76.74 W

Population: 53,878 (as on July 2005)

Festivals

• Bowie International Festival - Oct. 7, 2006
• Fall Fest - Sept. 24, 2006

Attractions

• Belair Stable Museum
• Radio-Television Museum
• Huntington Railroad Museum
• Belair Mansion.