North End | |
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Coordinates: 42°21′54″N 71°03′16″W / 42.36500°N 71.05444°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Suffolk |
Neighborhood of | Boston |
Area | |
• Total | 0.366 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
Population (2010) | 10,131 |
• Density | 27,680.4/sq mi (10,687.5/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
ZIP Code | 02109, 02110, 02113 |
Area code | 617 / 857 |
GNIS feature ID | 607004[1] |
Website | northendboston |
The North End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States.[1] It is the city's oldest residential community, having been inhabited since it was colonized in the 1630s. It is only 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), yet the neighborhood has nearly one hundred establishments and a variety of tourist attractions. It is known for its Italian American population and Italian restaurants.