Welcome to the Town of China, Maine!
Located in Central Maine, China offers easy access to the state capitol and the mid coast area. The town has two large bodies of water: China Lake and Three Mile Pond. The Town of China contains four historic villages: China, South China, Weeks Mills and Branch Mills. As of the 2020 census, China had a population of 4,408 people. Here is a link to the 2020 Census results -->Census- Geography Profile.
China is governed by a five member select board who appoints a town manager to oversee the daily operations of the town.
Please contact the town office at (207) 445-2014 x 3 or by email at info@chinamaine.org with any questions or concerns you may have.
We look forward to assisting you and pride ourselves on being the most helpful town office in the State of Maine.

ATBM Public Hearing & Sweet Treat- 5/5/2025 at 6:30 pm
The China Select Board invite all to the Annual Town Business Meeting public hearing to discuss budget articles to be voted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in ballot format. Enjoy some sweet treats...
Employment Opportunity - Public Works
The Town of China is seeking applications from experienced and ambitious individuals for a full-time position of Plow Truck Driver/Road Maintenance Worker. An employee in this position will be...
Upcoming Events
28 Apr 2025; 04:00PM - 08:00PM China Rec Sports use ballfields |
29 Apr 2025; 04:00PM - 08:00PM China Rec Sports ballfield use |
30 Apr 2025; 10:00AM - 12:00PM Senior Game Day |
30 Apr 2025; 04:00PM - 08:00PM China Rec Sports use ballfields |
01 May 2025; 12:00AM Doris L. Young Scholarship submission deadline |
01 May 2025; 09:00AM - 11:00AM Spring Composting Workshop |