Cranston, Rhode Island

Cranston is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 79,269. Its mayor, since January 2003, is Stephen Laffey.

Geography

Cranston is located at 41°46'24" North, 71°27'12" West (41.773200, -71.453289){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 77.5 km² (29.9 mi²). 74.0 km² (28.6 mi²) of it is land and 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.54% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The following villages are located in Cranston:

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• Auburn
• Edgewood
• Fiskeville (also in Scituate)
• Howard
• Jackson (also in Scituate)
• Knightsville
• Meshanticut
• Oaklawn
• Thornton