Where is Norwood, Massachusetts, USA?

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Where is Norwood Located? - Norwood is a city located in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts, United States. Norwood lies between 39.0086171 Degrees North latitudes and 94.4635638 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Norwood, Massachusetts

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Where is Norwood?: The Google Map showing the location of Norwood in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

Where is Norwood Located?

Norwood is a city located in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts, United States. Norwood lies between 39.0086171 Degrees North latitudes and 94.4635638 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Norwood city is 31611 people and the city has a total area of 10.38 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Norwood, Massachusetts Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNorwood
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
State CapitalBoston
US RegionNortheast (New England)
Latitude42.1945° N
Longitude71.1995° W
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Land Area10.64 sq mi
Water Area0.39 sq mi
Total Area11.03 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)31,611
Population DensityApproximately 2,972 per sq mi
ZIP Code02062
Area Code781
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code25-50615
Congressional DistrictMassachusetts's 8th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Norwood

CategoryInformation
Airport NameNorwood Memorial Airport
IATA CodeOWD
Nearest Major AirportBoston Logan International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, Interstate 495, U.S. Route 1, Route 128
Rail ServiceMBTA Franklin Line commuter rail
Public TransitMBTA commuter rail and bus services
Regional ConnectionsGreater Boston metropolitan area access
  • Norwood is a town located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, southwest of Boston.
  • The town is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area and has a long history of industrial and residential development.
  • Norwood was incorporated as a separate town from Dedham in 1872.
  • The community is known for its historic downtown, parks, business centers, and convenient transportation connections.

Top Places to Visit in Norwood, Massachusetts

Landmark NameType
Norwood Memorial Municipal BuildingHistoric Government Building
Norwood TheatreHistoric Performing Arts Theater
Fred Holland Day HouseHistoric House Museum
Father Mac's PlaygroundCommunity Recreation Area
Norwood Space CenterHistoric Industrial and Business Area
Endicott EstateHistoric Mansion and Event Venue
Callahan State ParkState Recreation Area
Blue Hills ReservationRegional Park
Neponset RiverNatural Waterway
Gillette StadiumSports and Entertainment Venue

Driving Distances from Norwood, Massachusetts to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BostonMassachusetts2035 minutes
QuincyMassachusetts1525 minutes
WalthamMassachusetts2035 minutes
CambridgeMassachusetts2545 minutes
WorcesterMassachusetts451 hour
ProvidenceRhode Island3545 minutes
New BedfordMassachusetts551 hour 15 minutes
SpringfieldMassachusetts901 hour 45 minutes
HartfordConnecticut901 hour 45 minutes
New York CityNew York2103 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Norwood, Massachusetts

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Massachusetts Bay Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeBusiness, health sciences, technology, and career programs
Boston CollegePrivateUniversityBusiness, education, humanities, sciences, and research
Babson CollegePrivateCollegeEntrepreneurship, business, and management education
Northeastern UniversityPrivateUniversityExperiential learning, engineering, business, and research
University of Massachusetts BostonPublicUniversityResearch, public service, business, and sciences

Waterbodies Near Norwood, Massachusetts

Neponset River, Hawes Brook, Willett Pond, Buckmaster Pond, and nearby waterways of Norfolk County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near Norwood

Norwood Memorial Municipal Athletic facilities, Morrill Memorial Library recreation areas, Norwood Country Club, and nearby Gillette Stadium sports and entertainment complex.

Norwood, Massachusetts — Key Historical Facts

  • Norwood was originally part of Dedham and was settled by European colonists in the seventeenth century.
  • The town was incorporated in 1872 after separating from Dedham.
  • Norwood developed as an industrial community with businesses including paper manufacturing, textiles, and machinery production.
  • The arrival of rail transportation helped expand local industry and connect Norwood with Boston and surrounding communities.
  • The town became known for its civic architecture, historic downtown, and strong community institutions.
  • Today, Norwood is recognized as a suburban Boston community with a mix of residential neighborhoods, businesses, historic sites, and recreational facilities.

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