Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Sconticut | |
|---|---|
 Fairhaven Town Hall | |
 Seal | |
 Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 41°38′15″N 70°54′15″W / 41.63750°N 70.90417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Settled | 1659 |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Representative town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km2) |
| • Land | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,924 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (440/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 02719 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-22130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618281 |
| Website | www.fairhaven-ma.gov |
Fairhaven (Massachusett: Sconticut[1]) is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts where the Acushnet River flows into Buzzards Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The town shares a harbor with the city of New Bedford, a place well known for its whaling and fishing heritage; consequently, Fairhaven's history, economy, and culture are closely aligned with those of its larger neighbor. The population of Fairhaven was 15,924 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
- ^ Ricketson, Daniel (1858). The history of New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts including a history of the old township of Dartmouth and the present townships of Westport, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven, from their settlement to the present time. D. Ricketson. p. 13. OCLC 1263627689.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Fairhaven town, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 11, 2021.