Barnstable, Massachusetts

The Town of Barnstable is a city{{ref|city-town}} located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts; it is the county seat of Barnstable County{{GR|6}}. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 47,821. The city contains several villages within its boundaries, one of which is home to Cape Cod's commercial air hub, Barnstable Municipal Airport. For information on them, see the list of villages.

Geography

Barnstable is located at 41°39'33" North, 70°21'11" West (41.659158, -70.353059){{GR|1}}, on the "biceps" of the Cape Cod arm. It is bordered by Cape Cod Bay on the north, Nantucket Sound on the south, Sandwich and Mashpee on the west and Yarmouth on the east.

Related Topics:
Cape Cod - Cape Cod Bay - Nantucket Sound - Sandwich - Mashpee - Yarmouth

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 197.5 km² (76.2 mi²). 155.5 km² (60.0 mi²) of it is land and 42.0 km² (16.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.26% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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