North Eastham, Massachusetts facts for kids
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North Eastham, Massachusetts
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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 | Eastham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.95 sq mi (30.96 km2) |
| • Land | 3.44 sq mi (8.92 km2) |
| • Water | 8.51 sq mi (22.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,296 |
| • Density | 666.86/sq mi (257.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02651
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-47590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616892 |
North Eastham is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the town of Eastham in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2010, about 1,806 people lived there.
Where is North Eastham?
North Eastham is in the northwest part of the town of Eastham. It is located at coordinates 41.851349 degrees north and 69.999928 degrees west.
To the west, it touches Cape Cod Bay. To the north, it borders the town of Wellfleet. On its east side, you'll find U.S. Route 6 and Great Pond Road. To the south, it is next to Great Pond, Herring Brook Road, and Samoset Road.
The total area of North Eastham is about 30.9 square kilometers (11.9 square miles). Most of this area is water, about 22.0 square kilometers (8.5 square miles). The land area is about 8.9 square kilometers (3.4 square miles).
Who Lives in North Eastham?
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| 2020 | 2,296 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of North Eastham was 2,296 people.
Back in 2000, there were 1,915 people living in North Eastham. These people lived in 881 households, and 570 of those were families. Most of the people living there were White (about 98.12%).
Schools in North Eastham
The Nauset Public Schools system serves the students in this community.
Students in North Eastham attend Nauset Regional High School for their high school education.
See also
In Spanish: North Eastham para niños
