Nahant, Massachusetts

town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Nahant /nəˈhɑːnt/ is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. 3,334 people lived here at the 2020 census.[2] It is the smallest town or city in Massachusetts by area.

Nahant, Massachusetts
Town Hall of Nahant
Town Hall of Nahant
Official seal of Nahant, Massachusetts
Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts.
Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts.
Nahant is located in Greater Boston area
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Nahant is located in Massachusetts
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Nahant is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 42°25′35″N 70°55′10″W / 42.42639°N 70.91944°W / 42.42639; -70.91944
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Settled1630
IncorporatedMarch 29, 1853
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total15.6 sq mi (40.5 km2)
 • Land1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
 • Water14.6 sq mi (37.7 km2)
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total3,334
 • Density3,098.5/sq mi (1,196.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01908
Area code339 / 781
FIPS code25-43580
GNIS feature ID0618304
Websitewww.nahant.org

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Nahant town, Essex County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.