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About South Portland

  • South Portland has a population of about 26,000.
  • It's part of Maine.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 279 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Manchester, about 76 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Portland (1 mile), South Portland Gardens (4 miles) and Westbrook (7 miles).

Where to meet in South Portland

Daytime dates suit a town like South Portland: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in South Portland: questions and answers

Who can I meet near South Portland?

Within 30 miles of South Portland there are 22 towns and cities — Portland, West Scarborough and South Portland Gardens among them — with more than 310,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in South Portland?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in South Portland and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around South Portland real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside South Portland?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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