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.

Taunton, Massachusetts
City
Taunton Green
Taunton Green
Flag of Taunton, Massachusetts
Flag
Official seal of Taunton, Massachusetts
Seal
Nickname(s): 
The Silver City, The Christmas City
Motto(s): 
Dux Femina Facti (Latin)
"A woman led the deed."
Location in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Location in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Taunton, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°54′00″N 71°05′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Settled1637
Incorporated (Town)1639
Incorporated (City)1864
Named forTaunton, England
Government
 • TypeStrong mayor / Council
Area
[1]
 • Total48.41 sq mi (125.39 km2)
 • Land46.71 sq mi (120.97 km2)
 • Water1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2)
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total59,408
 • Density1,271.90/sq mi (491.08/km2)
 • Demonym
Tauntonian
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
02718, 02780, 02783
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-69170
GNIS feature ID0613154
Websitewww.taunton-ma.gov

Sister city

Taunton shares a sister city status with:

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Taunton city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.

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