Smithfield, Rhode Island

Smithfield, Rhode Island
Flag of Smithfield, Rhode Island
Official seal of Smithfield, Rhode Island
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
Coordinates: 41°55′18″N 71°32′58″W / 41.92167°N 71.54944°W / 41.92167; -71.54944
CountryUnited States
StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Incorporated1731
Named forSmithfield, London
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • Town CouncilT. Michael Lawton (D)
Sean M. Kilduff (D)
Michael P. Iannotti (R)
Rachel S. Toppi (R)
John J. Tassoni Jr. (I)
 • Town ManagerRandy Rossi
Area
 • Total27.8 sq mi (71.9 km2)
 • Land26.6 sq mi (68.9 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,118
 • Density831.5/sq mi (311.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
02828, 02917, 02814
Area code401
FIPS code44-66200[2]
GNIS feature ID1219817[1]
Websitesmithfieldri.com

Smithfield is a town that is located in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It includes the historic villages of Esmond, Georgiaville, Mountaindale, Hanton City, Stillwater and Greenville. The population was 22,118 at the 2020 census. Smithfield is the home of Bryant University, a private four year college.

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smithfield, Rhode Island
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.