Harwich, Massachusetts
Harwich: Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts
About
Harwich is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,243 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,144 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Harwich
| Population : | 12,144 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02645 |
| Area : | 85.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 56 feet / 17 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:01:43 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 142 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harwich is located at 41°41'10"N 70°4'33"W (41.6862200, -70.0758500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Harwich
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harwich decreased by 0.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,243 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,213 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,176 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,169 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,171 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,150 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,136 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,150 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,161 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,142 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,144 | 0.02% | estimation process |
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Other Places in Harwich
1 Harwich Town Hall
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People born in Harwich (6)
People born in Harwich, including politician Joshua Gage, sportswriter and commentator Cyd Zeigler, spy Enoch Crosby, .
List
- Seth Doane (American journalist) he was born in 26/06/1978
- Shirley Gomes (American politician) she was born in 23/01/1940
- Wilbur Reed Matoon (American forester, and employee of US Department of Agriculture) he was born in 14/08/1875
Schools in Harwich
College & universities near Harwich, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harwich, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Harwich
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harwich Por Post Office | Harwich Port (MA) | 02646 |
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,320 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Harwich distances to largest Massachusetts cities
