Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield is a city located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 45,793. It is the county seat of Berkshire County{{GR|6}} and one of the population centers of Western Massachusetts. It is home to the new Hebert Arboretum.

Geography

Pittsfield is located at 42°27'8" North, 73°15'6" West (42.452184, -73.251530){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 109.6 km² (42.3 mi²). 105.5 km² (40.7 mi²) of it is land and 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.76% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The two primary streets in Pittsfield are East/West Street and North/South Street. East Street runs from to Dalton, MA (at its East end) until the town center, at which point it becomes West Street and continues until Hancock, MA. North Street runs from Lanesborough, MA (at its North end) to the town center, at which point it becomes South Street and continues to Lenox, MA.

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