Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the United States. Massachusetts, a state, is in the Northeastern USA. It is bordered by Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and the Atlantic Ocean.
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According to the map of Massachusetts the state is located in northeastern USA's New England region. The state is bordered by Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south and New York to the west. North Hampshire and Vermont lie to the north of this state and Atlantic Ocean is to the east. Boston Boston has a very compact geography as revealed by the map of Massachusetts. As per the United States Census Bureau, the city has an aggregate area of 89.6 square miles, which consists of 48.4 square miles in land and 41.2 sqaure miles in water. It is the fourth most highly populated city in USA.
Brockton
As per the map of Massachusetts, Brockton is surrounded by Stoughton to the northwest and Avon to the north. Holbrook and Abington are to the northeast of Brockton and East Bridgewater and Whitman border the city from the southeastern direction. It is surrounded by Easton in the west and West Bridgewater to the south.
Brookline
Brookline is situated close to Newton and Boston. As per the US Census Bureau the total area of this town is 6.8 square miles. Brookline has an estimated population of 58,732 and an elevation of almost 50 feet. It comes under the UTC-5 time zone.
Chicopee
Chicopee is situated on the banks of Connecticut River in Hampden County. The city is surrounded by Holyoke in northwest, Granby in northeast, Springfield in south, South Hadley in north and Ludlow in east. As per the United States Census Bureau the aggregate area of this city is 23.9 square miles.
Cambridge
As per the United States Census Bureau, Cambridge spans an aggregate area of 7.1 sqaure miles. 6.4 square miles of this area is land and the rest is water. The adjacent towns of Cambridge are Boston, Belmont, Somerville, Watertown and Arlington. It is at an elevation of 40 feet.
Fall River
Fall River is located at the mouth of Taunton River in the eastern shore of Mount Hope Bay. As per the United States Census Bureau the total area of this city is 39.2 square miles - 31 square miles of this area is the land and 8.2 square miles is water.
Massachusetts Interstates
Interstates include: Interstate 15, Interstate 17 and Interstate 19. East-West interstates include: Interstate 8, Interstate 10 and Interstate 40.Massachusetts Routes
US Highways and State Routes include: Route 60, Route 70, Route 89, Route 89A, Route 93, Route 95, Route 160, Route 180 and Route 191.Rivers in Massachusetts
The map also provides a clear indication of their flowing patterns and the various tributaries in addition to the important drainage points. Major rivers of Massachusetts are Charles River, Connecticut River, Merrimack River, Saugus River, Jones River, Mitchell RiverMassachusetts State Facts
| State Name | Massachusetts |
| Nickname | The Bay State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Boston |
| Largest City | Boston |
| Abbreviation | MA |
| State Motto | Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem |
| Bordering States | New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island |
| State Flower | Mayflower |
| State Bird | Black-capped Chickadee |
| State Animal | Boston Terrier |
| Joined the Union | February 6, 1788 |
| Area | 10,565 sq mi (27,337 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Population | 7,029,917 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Mount Greylock - 3,489 ft (1,063 m) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean - Sea Level |
| Major Rivers | Connecticut River, Merrimack River, Charles River, Housatonic River, Taunton River |
| Major Lakes | Quabbin Reservoir, Wachusett Reservoir, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, Spot Pond, Onota Lake |
| Longest River | Connecticut River |
| Famous For | American Revolution history, higher education, seafood, Cape Cod, sports teams |
| Airports | Logan International Airport, Worcester Regional Airport, Barnstable Municipal Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins |
| Major Highways | US Highway 1, US Highway 3, US Highway 6, US Highway 20, US Highway 44 |
| State Routes | Massachusetts Route 2, Massachusetts Route 3, Massachusetts Route 9, Massachusetts Route 24, Massachusetts Route 128 |
| Official Website | https://www.mass.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Massachusetts by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Suffolk County | 675,647 | 42.3601,-71.0589 |
| Worcester | Worcester County | 206,518 | 42.2626,-71.8023 |
| Springfield | Hampden County | 155,929 | 42.1015,-72.5898 |
| Cambridge | Middlesex County | 118,403 | 42.3736,-71.1097 |
| Lowell | Middlesex County | 115,554 | 42.6334,-71.3162 |
| Brockton | Plymouth County | 105,643 | 42.0834,-71.0184 |
| Quincy | Norfolk County | 101,636 | 42.2529,-71.0023 |
| Lynn | Essex County | 101,253 | 42.4668,-70.9495 |
| New Bedford | Bristol County | 101,079 | 41.6362,-70.9342 |
| Fall River | Bristol County | 94,000 | 41.7015,-71.1550 |
Massachusetts Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 91, Interstate 93 and Interstate 95.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 90 and Interstate 84.
Massachusetts State Routes
Massachusetts Route 2, Massachusetts Route 3, Massachusetts Route 9, Massachusetts Route 24, Massachusetts Route 128, Massachusetts Route 140, Massachusetts Route 146.
Regions in Massachusetts
- Greater Boston
- Cape Cod
- Berkshires
- Pioneer Valley
- North Shore
- South Shore
- Central Massachusetts
- Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Main Sights in Massachusetts
- Freedom Trail - Boston
- Fenway Park - Boston
- Cape Cod National Seashore - Cape Cod
- Plymouth Rock - Plymouth
- Harvard University - Cambridge
- Salem Witch Museum - Salem
- Mount Greylock State Reservation - Adams
- Martha's Vineyard - Dukes County
- Boston Common - Boston
- Old Sturbridge Village - Sturbridge
- New England Aquarium - Boston
- Nantucket Whaling Museum - Nantucket
National Parks in Massachusetts
- Cape Cod National Seashore
- Boston National Historical Park
- Minute Man National Historical Park
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site
- Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
- New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
- Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Beaches in Massachusetts
- Race Point Beach - Provincetown
- Nauset Beach - Orleans
- Good Harbor Beach - Gloucester
- Revere Beach - Revere
- Coast Guard Beach - Eastham
- Craigville Beach - Centerville