Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Fairhaven is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the south coast of Massachusetts. The population of Fairhaven was 15,873 at the time of the 2010 census.[1]
Fairhaven, Massachusetts | |
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![]() Fairhaven Town Hall | |
![]() Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts | |
Coordinates: 41°38′15″N 70°54′15″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Bristol |
Settled | 1659 |
Incorporated | 1812 |
Government | |
• Type | Representative town meeting |
Area | |
• Total | 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km2) |
• Land | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km2) |
• Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 15,873 |
• Density | 1,100/sq mi (430/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
ZIP code | 02719 |
Area code(s) | 508 / 774 |
FIPS code | 25-22130 |
GNIS feature ID | 0618281 |
Website | www.fairhaven-ma.gov |
References
- "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Fairhaven town, Massachusetts". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
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