Saugus, Massachusetts

town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Saugus is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. The population was 28,619 at the 2020 census.[2]

Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus Town Hall
Saugus Town Hall
Flag of Saugus, Massachusetts
Official seal of Saugus, Massachusetts
Motto: 
Sachems
Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts.
Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°27′53″N 71°00′38″W / 42.46472°N 71.01056°W / 42.46472; -71.01056
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Settled1629
Incorporated1815
Government
 • TypeTown Manager–Board of Selectmen/Representative town meeting
Area
 • Total11.8 sq mi (30.5 km2)
 • Land10.8 sq mi (27.9 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total28,619
 • Density2,656/sq mi (1,025/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01906
Area code339 / 781
FIPS code25-60015
GNIS feature ID0619454
WebsiteTown of Saugus, Official Web Site

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Saugus town, Essex County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.