Watertown, Massachusetts
Watertown: City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Watertown is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,915 and a population density of 2,988 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,125 inhabitants.
The city was created 394 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Watertown
| Population : | 36,125 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 02472 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 617 |
| Area : | 10.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1630 (394 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:05:31 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,382 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watertown is located at 42°22'15"N 71°10'58"W (42.3709300, -71.1828300). It has 2 neighbors: Belmont and Boston.
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- Official Website
Official website of Watertown
Watertown has 2 neighbours.
- Belmont town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
- Boston The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
Demographics
The population of Watertown increased by 11.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,915 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,357 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,050 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,238 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,308 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,385 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,141 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,741 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,846 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,939 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,125 | 0.51% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Watertown
1 Watertown Dam
Charles River Greenway, Watertown, MA 02472, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Saltonstall Park
Thaxter St, Watertown, MA 02472, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Howe Park
Pleasant St & Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Armenian Museum of America
65 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Mt Auburn Sphinx
Pine Ave, Watertown, MA 02472, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Watertown
1 Watertown Town Hall
149 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Watertown (37)
People born in Watertown, including politician Benjamin Robbins Curtis, actress Eliza Dushku, artist Harriet Hosmer, .
List
- Outram Bangs (American ornithologist) he was born in 12/01/1863
- Frank Austen Gooch (American chemist) he was born in 02/05/1852
- Jacob Bigelow (American botanist, physician, and educational reformer (1787-1879)) he was born in 27/02/1787
- William Everett (American politician (1839-1910)) he was born in 10/10/1839
- Geraldo Scarpone Caporale (American priest) he was born in 01/10/1928
- Charles Sumner Tainter (American inventor and businessman) he was born in 25/04/1854
- R. Tucker Abbott (American biologist (1919-1995)) he was born in 28/09/1919
- Charles Pratt (American businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 02/10/1830
- Richard Bakalyan (American actor (1931-2015)) he was born in 29/01/1931
- Luise Vosgerchian (American pianist and music educator) she was born in 09/11/1922
- Anne Whitney (American sculptor) she was born in 02/09/1821
- Charles Brigham (American architect) he was born in 21/06/1841
- Dee Cousineau (American baseball player) he was born in 16/12/1898
- Fred J. Christensen (American flying ace) he was born in 17/10/1921
- George Bemis (American lawyer) he was born in 13/10/1816
- George Washington Warren (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1813
- Horatio Hollis Hunnewell (American banker (1810-1902)) he was born in 27/07/1810
- Jack Hoey (American baseball player) he was born in 10/11/1881
Schools in Watertown
College & universities near Watertown, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167677 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton (MA) | 02135-3846 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watertown, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Watertown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Financial Post Office | Watertown (MA) | 02472 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Watertown distances to largest Massachusetts cities
