GAITHERSBURG

The City of Gaithersburg occupies 10 square miles in the heart of Montgomery County. The southeastern border of the City lies just 13 miles from the northwestern border of Washington DC and 18.5 miles northwest of the U.S Capitol Building. Gaithersburg is home to a diverse and active community of over 50,000 residents. Major economic activities are biotechnology, telecommunications and software development. Many of these activities are related to Federal Government contracts. Because of Gaithersburg's proximity to the nation's Capital and these major industries, the city hosts many visitors both foreign and domestic.