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About Bethesda
Bethesda is an unincorporated, census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, located just northwest of Washington, D.C. It serves as a major business and government center for the metropolitan region while functioning as a national hub for medical research. The community had a population of 68,056 according to the 2020 census.
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Best Restaurants in Bethesda
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