East Sandwich, Massachusetts facts for kids
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East Sandwich, Massachusetts
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East Sandwich Friends Meeting House
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Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Town | Sandwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.64 sq mi (19.80 km2) |
| • Land | 7.52 sq mi (19.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,669 |
| • Density | 488.16/sq mi (188.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02537
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-20380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616595 |
East Sandwich is a small community, also known as a village, located in the town of Sandwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It's also called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area the government defines just for counting people and collecting statistics. In 2020, about 3,669 people lived there.
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Where is East Sandwich Located?
East Sandwich is found in the northeastern part of the town of Sandwich. It sits right next to Cape Cod Bay to the north. To its west is the main village of Sandwich. South of East Sandwich is U.S. Route 6, a major highway. To the east, it borders the town of Barnstable.
The main road that goes through East Sandwich is Massachusetts Route 6A. This area covers about 19.6 square kilometers (or 7.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in East Sandwich?
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| 2020 | 3,669 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 3,940 people living in East Sandwich. These people lived in about 2,914 homes. Many of these homes were families, including married couples. Some homes had children under 18 living there.
The people living in East Sandwich were of different ages. About 23.7% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 45 years old. This means half the people were younger than 45 and half were older.
Famous People From East Sandwich
Some interesting people have lived in East Sandwich:
- Dodge MacKnight (1860–1950) was an artist known for his Post-Impressionist style.
- Peter Peltz (1915–2001) was also an artist.
- Tom Ellis (1932–2019) was a well-known newscaster.
See also
In Spanish: East Sandwich (Massachusetts) para niños
