Richmond
Richmond, Rhode Island | |
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 Interactive map of Richmond | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′N 71°40′W / 41.500°N 71.667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Town Council |
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| • Town Clerk | Tracy A. Nelson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.8 sq mi (105.6 km2) |
| • Land | 40.6 sq mi (105.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,020 |
| • Density | 198/sq mi (76.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 02812 (Carolina), 02832 (Hope Valley), 02836 (Kenyon), 02875 (Shannock), 02892 (West Kingston), 02894 (Wood River Junction), 02898 (Wyoming) |
| Area code | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-61160[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220089[2] |
| Website | http://www.richmondri.com |
Richmond is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island. The population was 8,020 at the 2020 census. It contains the villages of Alton, Arcadia, Barberville, Carolina, Hillsdale, Kenyon, Shannock, Tug Hollow, Usquepaug, Wood River Junction, Woodville, and Wyoming.[3] Students in Richmond are part of the Chariho Regional School District.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Richard E. Wolke. "A Brief History of Richmond". Town of Richmond, Rhode Island, website. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2009.