Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. As of the 2020 census, Taunton had 59,408 people living in it.[2] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has an area of 48 square miles.
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 Location in Bristol County, Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 41°54′00″N 71°05′25″W / 41.90000°N 71.09028°WCoordinates: 41°54′00″N 71°05′25″W / 41.90000°N 71.09028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Settled | 1637 |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1639 |
| Incorporated (City) | 1864 |
| Named for | Taunton, England |
| Government | |
| • Type | Strong mayor / Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.41 sq mi (125.39 km2) |
| • Land | 46.71 sq mi (120.97 km2) |
| • Water | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 59,408 |
| • Density | 1,271.90/sq mi (491.08/km2) |
| • Demonym | Tauntonian |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Codes | 02718, 02780, 02783 |
| FIPS code | 25-69170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0613154 |
| Website | www |
Sister city
Taunton shares a sister city status with:
Taunton, Massachusetts Media
Taunton River at Weir Village, City of Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton Trial Court, completed in 2011
The "Hiker" Statue on Taunton Green
Taunton Courthouse Complex
Saint Mary's Church, Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, Massachusetts public library.
Bristol County Superior Courthouse, Taunton
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Taunton city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.