Salem, Massachusetts

city in Massachusetts, United States

Salem is a city in Essex County, in Massachusetts. It was home of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

Salem, Massachusetts
City
Left-right from top: Federal Street District, House of Seven Gables, Historic Custom House, Peabody Essex Museum
Flag of Salem, Massachusetts
Official seal of Salem, Massachusetts
Nickname(s): 
The Witch City, The City of Witches, Pleasure City
Motto: 
Divitis Indiae usque ad ultimum sinum (Latin: To the farthest port of the rich Indies)
Location in Essex County, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°31′10″N 70°53′50″W / 42.51944°N 70.89722°W / 42.51944; -70.89722
Country United States
State Massachusetts
CountyEssex
Settled1626
Incorporated1629
City1836
Founded byRoger Conant
Government
 • TypeMayor-council city
Area
 • Total18.30 sq mi (47.40 km2)
 • Land8.29 sq mi (21.48 km2)
 • Water10.01 sq mi (25.92 km2)
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 • Total44,480
 • Density5,362.91/sq mi (2,070.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01970
Area code(s)351, 978
FIPS code25-59105
GNIS feature ID0614337
Websitewww.salem.com

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Salem city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.