 Aquidneck Island highlighted in the state of Rhode Island | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Narragansett Bay |
| Coordinates | 41°33′20″N 71°15′53″W / 41.55556°N 71.26472°W |
| Area | 37.8 sq mi (98 km2) |
| Length | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Width | 5 mi (8 km) |
| Highest elevation | 260 ft (79 m) |
| Highest point | Slate Hill |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport County |
| Largest settlement | Newport (pop. 25,163) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 60,109 (2020) |
| Pop. density | 613/km2 (1588/sq mi) |
Aquidneck Island (/əˈkwɪdnɛk/ ə-KWID-nek[1]), officially known as Rhode Island, is an island in Narragansett Bay in the state of Rhode Island. The total land area is 37.8 sq mi (98 km2), which makes it the largest island in the bay. The 2020 United States Census reported its population as 60,109. The state of Rhode Island is named after the island; the United States Board on Geographic Names recognizes Rhode Island as the name for the island, although it is widely referred to as Aquidneck Island in the state and by the island's residents.
Aquidneck Island is home to three towns: from north to south, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport.
- ^ Farzan, Antonia Noori. "Rhode Island pronunciation guide: 35 names that visitors and even some locals get wrong". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-04.