Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It is located 23 miles (37 km) south of Providence, and 61 miles (98 km) south of Boston. The city is the county seat of Newport County. The population was 25,163 at the 2020 census.[3] The United States Naval Station Newport is located on the western side of the island, home to the Naval Academy Preparatory School.[4]

Newport, Rhode Island
City
Newport, Rhode Island aerial view
Newport, Rhode Island aerial view
Flag of Newport, Rhode Island
Flag
Official seal of Newport, Rhode Island
Seal
Nicknames: 
  • City by the Sea
  • Sailing Capital of the World
  • Queen of Summer Resort
  • America's Society Capital
Location of Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island
Location of Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41.49°N 71.31°W / 41.49; -71.31
CountryUnited States
StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
Incorporated (city)1784
Incorporated (town)1639
Area
[1]
 • Total11.37 sq mi (29.46 km2)
 • Land7.66 sq mi (19.83 km2)
 • Water3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2)
Elevation
[2]
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total25,163
 • Density3,286.70/sq mi (1,269.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
02840–02841
Area code401
FIPS code44-49960
GNIS feature ID1217986[2]
Websitewww.cityofnewport.com

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newport, Rhode Island
  3. "QuickFacts: Newport city, Rhode Island". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  4. "United States Naval Academy". Archived from the original on 2016-09-06.

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