Cranston, Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island
City
The William Hall Library, Rosedale Apartments, Pawtuxet Village, the Furnace Hill Brook Historic and Archeological District
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
Coordinates: 41°46′N 71°27′W / 41.767°N 71.450°W / 41.767; -71.450
CountryUnited States
StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence
Incorporated (town)1754
Incorporated (city)1910[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorKenneth Hopkins (R)
 • City Council
  • Jessica M. Marino (D)
  • Richard D. Campopiano (R)
  • Christopher E. Buonanno (R)
  • Bridget R. Graziano (D)
  • Kristen E. Haroian (D)
  • Andy M. Andujar (D)
  • Frank J. Ritz, Jr. (R)
  • Michael A. Traficante (R)
  • Daniel Wall (D)
Area
 • Total30.02 sq mi (77.75 km2)
 • Land28.34 sq mi (73.41 km2)
 • Water1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2)
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total82,934
 • Density2,925.88/sq mi (1,129.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
02823, 02831, 02905, 02907, 02909–02910, 02920–02921
Area code401
FIPS code44-19180[4]
GNIS feature ID1218689[3]
Websitewww.cranstonri.gov

Cranston is a city in Rhode Island. It is near Providence. The official population of the city in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston.[5]

References

  1. "Cranston Rhode Island, United States". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cranston, Rhode Island
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "Geography Program". Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2008.