Salem, Massachusetts

Salem is a city in Essex County, in Massachusetts. It was home of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

Salem, Massachusetts
City
Left-right from top: Federal Street District, House of Seven Gables, Historic Custom House, Peabody Essex Museum
Flag of Salem, Massachusetts
Flag
Official seal of Salem, Massachusetts
Seal
Nickname(s): 
The Witch City, The City of Witches, Pleasure City
Motto: 
Divitis Indiae usque ad ultimum sinum (Latin: To the farthest port of the rich Indies)
Location in Essex County, Massachusetts
Location in Essex County, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°31′10″N 70°53′50″W
Country United States
State Massachusetts
CountyEssex
Settled1626
Incorporated1629
City1836
Founded byRoger Conant
Government
 • TypeMayor-council city
Area
[1]
 • Total18.30 sq mi (47.40 km2)
 • Land8.29 sq mi (21.48 km2)
 • Water10.01 sq mi (25.92 km2)
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total44,480
 • Density5,362.91/sq mi (2,070.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01970
Area code(s)351, 978
FIPS code25-59105
GNIS feature ID0614337
Websitewww.salem.com

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Salem city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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