Fairhaven, Massachusetts

town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Fairhaven is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the south coast of Massachusetts. The population of Fairhaven was 15,924 at the time of the 2020 census.[1]

Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Fairhaven Town Hall
Fairhaven Town Hall
Official seal of Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41°38′15″N 70°54′15″W / 41.63750°N 70.90417°W / 41.63750; -70.90417
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Settled1659
Incorporated1812
Government
 • TypeRepresentative town meeting
Area
 • Total14.1 sq mi (36.5 km2)
 • Land12.4 sq mi (32.1 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2)
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Population
 • Total15,924
 • Density1,100/sq mi (440/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02719
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-22130
GNIS feature ID0618281
Websitewww.fairhaven-ma.gov

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Fairhaven town, Bristol County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.

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