Somerville, Massachusetts

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Somerville (/ˈsʌmərvɪl/ SUM-ər-vil) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is directly to the northwest of Boston.

Somerville, Massachusetts
Davis Square, Somerville
Davis Square, Somerville
Official seal of Somerville, Massachusetts
Motto: 
"Municipal Freedom Gives National Strength"
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Somerville is located in Massachusetts
Somerville
Somerville
Location in the United States
Somerville is located in the United States
Somerville
Somerville
Somerville (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°23′15″N 71°06′00″W / 42.38750°N 71.10000°W / 42.38750; -71.10000
Country United States
State Massachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RegionNew England
Settled1629
Purchased1639
Incorporated (town)1842
Incorporated (city)1872
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
Area
 • Total4.22 sq mi (10.94 km2)
 • Land4.12 sq mi (10.68 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation
12 ft (4 m)
Population
 • Total81,045
 • Density19,652.04/sq mi (7,588.17/km2)
Demonym(s)Somervillian, Villen[3]
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
02143–02145
Area code617 / 857
FIPS code25-62535
GNIS ID0612815
Websitesomervillema.gov

As of 2020, the United States Census lists the city with a total population of 81,045 people, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England. As of 2020, it was the 19th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. It was founded in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown.

Cartoonist Paul Ryan and football player Howie Long were born here.

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Somerville city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. Jimmy Del Ponte (May 3, 2014). "Are you a Villen?". Somerville Times. Retrieved January 13, 2017.

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