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Urbana (/ər/'/b//æ//n//ə/ ərBANə) is a suburban census designated place located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It lies at the I 270/MD 80 interchange, approximately 7.5 mile (12 km) south east of Frederick and about 37 mile (60 km) north west of Washington, D. C. Urbana started to develop circa 1999 and, as of the 2010 census, had a population of 9,175. It is part of the Washington metropolitan area. In August 2015, Urbana was ranked #35 in the country for Money. com "Best Places to Live 2015" and in 2018, Urbana was ranked #9 in Maryland for Niche's Best places to live 2018.

The Urbana area was first settled in 1730. Urbana is the site of Landon House, which was built in 1754 along the Rappahannock River around Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was used as a seminary for girls. In 1840, Landon House was moved by boat to Washington and then by oxcarts to its present site in Urbana. Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart's officers held a dance at Landon House in 1862. Amelung House and Glassworks were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Stancioff House was listed in 1975, and Fat Oxen in 1979. Urbana has some of the highest quality ratings for Maryland's elementary, middle, and high schools. The diverse population was named "The 2009 Best Selling Community in Maryland". The community has two swimming pools, a new district park, plenty of tennis and basketball courts, and is close to the I 270 technology corridor.

As of the 2010 census, Urbana had a population of 9,175 people, an increase from 622 residents in 2000. As of 2020, Urbana's population is about 11,800. Urbana has also steadily gained various shops and restaurants over the years and a new elementary school called Sugarloaf Elementary School. New townhouses and apartments have been built near the Urbana High School and several houses in the new Stone Barn Village development on the western side of the town.

Urbana is located in southeastern Frederick County, centered at the intersection of Maryland Routes 80 and 355. Interstate 270 forms the southwestern edge of the community, with access from Exit 26 (MD 80). According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the Urbana CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.95%, is water.

Urbana offers many walking trails and small parks throughout the villages, making it possible to go almost anywhere in the town completely on foot. Urbana also offers basketball courts, tennis courts, and dozens of smaller parks and small bench areas in nearly every neighborhood. The primary recreational facilities in Urbana are:

Finished in 2012, the Urbana District Park is a park located near the intersection of Md. Route 355 and Lew Wallace Street. Villages of Urbana developer Tom Natelli dedicated the land for the park in 2004. The goal of the first phase of the new development of Urbana District Park was to provide athletic facilities and several passive recreational amenities for the southern region of Frederick County. The $5.9 million Phase I construction included two multipurpose fields, one football/lacrosse field, one baseball field, one softball field, one little league field, a new entrance drive, parking, walking/biking trails, water and electric utilities, restrooms, picnic pavilions, playground, a park maintenance facility, landscaping/reforestation and various site amenities. The site also contains three parking lots for a total of 466 parking spaces. The park's walking trails connect directly to the main Villages of Urbana walking trails. Today, the park houses a total of five baseball fields and a soccer field.

Shafer's Mill is home one of two limited access pools and fitness centers within the Villages of Urbana. This is the second pool, located at 9228 Shafer's Mill Dr, in the new Urbana district. The Shafer's Mill Recreation Center includes a fitness center for Association members as well as a community room that is available for community groups, events, and classes.

[[File:Ancc. jpg|thumb|Anthony Natelli Community Center with an Olympic sized swimming pool shared for Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland) competitive sports, was made available.

As of the 2010 U. S. Census, there were 9,175 people and 2,804 households residing in the Urbana census designated place. The population density was Ethnically, the population is made up of 66.7% White, 9.0% African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.5% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 4.1% of two or more races, and 10.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Despite rapid development, Urbana has not been incorporated as a town or a city. It has no official mayor or city council and is governed by Frederick County. It is represented by District 2 Council Member Steve McKay of the Frederick County council.

Centerville Elementary School holds a star spangled celebration. The Urbana Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival takes place in mid July. Numerous smaller celebrations are held at the local pool and community center.