Largo, Suburban community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Largo is an unincorporated area in Prince George's County, Maryland, near Washington D.C., made up of residential neighborhoods, schools, and medical facilities serving the surrounding region. The community sits at the edge of the metro area where suburban development meets open land.
The name comes from the Beall family's Largo Plantation, named after Largo Bay in Scotland where the family had connections. The area grew from its agricultural origins into a modern suburb shaped by the arrival of the Metro transit system.
The population of 11,605 residents includes a strong African American presence, contributing to the area's social fabric and community events.
Downtown Largo has a Metro station that marks the end of the Blue and Silver Lines heading east toward Washington D.C. This station works as a hub connecting to multiple bus routes, making it the easiest way to reach the city center from the area.
Largo is home to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, one of the most advanced hospitals in the region. The hospital draws patients from across several counties, giving the area economic importance beyond its role as a residential community.
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