Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 59,226. The city is 10 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts on the Charles River. Waltham is partly surrounded by Interstate 95 (I-95). It is bordered to the west by Weston and Lincoln, to the south by Newton, to the east by Belmont and Watertown, and to the north by Lexington.

Geography

Waltham is located at 42°22'50" North, 71°14'6" West (42.380596, -71.235005){{GR|1}}, about 9 miles (14 km) north-west of Boston, Massachusetts.

Related Topics:
Boston - Massachusetts

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The city stretches along the Charles River and contains several waterfalls. These waterfalls were used to power textile mills and other such endeavors, accounting for its early industrial activity.

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Charles River - Waterfall

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.2 km² (13.6 mi²). 32.9 km² (12.7 mi²) of it is land and 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.69% water.

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United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Waltham is located near several important U.S. Interstate highways. Interstate 95 (sometimes called Route 128) runs through the western part of the city, Interstate 90 (also the Massachusetts Turnpike) is located just to south in Newton, Massachusetts, and Route 2 runs just to the north through Lexington, Massachusetts.

Related Topics:
Interstate 95 - Route 128 - Interstate 90 - Massachusetts Turnpike - Newton, Massachusetts - Route 2 - Lexington, Massachusetts

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