Norwell, Massachusetts

Norwell is a town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of the 2004 census, the town had a total population of 10,388.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.8 km² (21.2 mi²). 54.1 km² (20.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.37% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Located in Eastern Massachusetts, Norwell is bordered by Hanover and Rockland on the west, Pembroke on the south, Marshfield and Scituate on the east and northeast, and Hingham on the north. Norwell is about 14 miles east of Brockton, 17 miles north of Plymouth, 20 miles south of Boston, and 222 miles from New York City.

Related Topics:
Eastern Massachusetts - Hanover - Rockland - Pembroke - Marshfield - Scituate - Hingham - Brockton - Plymouth - Boston - New York City

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There are several recreational areas throughout the town offering a variety of outdoor activities, including: Valley Swamp Conservation Land, Stetson Meadows Conservation Land, Albert F. Norris Reservation, Black Pond Natural Preserve, North River Salt Marsh, Cuffey Hill Reservation, Miller Woods and the Donovan Property.

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