Narragansett, Rhode Island | |
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.jpg) The Towers in Narragansett | |
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 Location of Narragansett in Washington County, Rhode Island | |
| Coordinates: 41°26′4″N 71°27′45″W / 41.43444°N 71.46250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.8 sq mi (97.8 km2) |
| • Land | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km2) |
| • Water | 23.6 sq mi (61.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,532 |
| • Density | 1,028/sq mi (397.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 02874 (Saunderstown), 02882 (Narragansett) |
| Area code | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-48340[1] |
| Website | www.narragansettri.gov |
Narragansett is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 14,532 at the 2020 census.[3] However, during the summer months the town's population more than doubles to near 34,000.[4] The town of Narragansett occupies a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River (aka Narrow River) to the shore of Narragansett Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. It was separated from South Kingstown in 1888 and incorporated as a town in 1901. With several ocean beaches and a walkable strip along the ocean front, Narragansett is a resort area in the summer season as well as a popular East Coast surfing spot due to frequent southerly swells from Atlantic Ocean.
For geographic and demographic information on the village of Narragansett Pier, which is part of Narragansett, see the article on Narragansett Pier.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Growth in cities drove RI population increase in 2020 Census".
- ^ Lofgren, Bruce; Michael DeLuca (2012). "Narragansett Population Trends Report" (PDF). Town of Narragansett. p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 26, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.