North Falmouth, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Falmouth, 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 | Falmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.62 sq mi (17.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.89 sq mi (10.08 km2) |
| • Water | 2.72 sq mi (7.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,293 |
| • Density | 845.88/sq mi (326.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02556, 02565
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| Area codes | 508 & 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-47730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616438 |
North Falmouth is a small community located in the town of Falmouth. It is part of Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 3,293 people lived here. North Falmouth is known for its beautiful beaches and a friendly village center.
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Exploring North Falmouth's Location
North Falmouth is found right on the northern edge of Falmouth. To the north, it shares a border with the town of Bourne. To the east, you'll find Massachusetts Route 28, a main road. West Falmouth is to the south, and the waters of Buzzards Bay are to the west.
Beaches and Coastal Areas
North Falmouth has many beaches, perfect for swimming and relaxing. Some beaches are private, belonging to special beach communities. However, there are also public beaches for everyone to enjoy.
- Old Silver Beach is a popular public beach. It's located off Quaker Road, right next to the Sea Crest Beach Hotel.
- Megansett Beach is another public beach. It sits along the edge of Megansett Harbor.
- Some smaller, private beach communities include New Silver Beach, Sea Scape Beach, and Wild Harbor Estates Beach.
North Falmouth Village Center
The heart of North Falmouth is its village center. This area is part of the North Falmouth Village Historic District, found along Old Main Road. The village has many useful businesses and places:
- A bank
- Convenience stores
- A church
- A gas station
- A hardware store
- Beauty parlors and yoga studios
- Dog grooming services
- Ice cream parlors and restaurants
- A library
- Playgrounds
- An elementary school
Shining Sea Bikeway
The northern end of the Shining Sea Bikeway is in North Falmouth. This popular path for biking and walking starts at the old North Falmouth Railroad Station site.
Land and Water Areas
North Falmouth covers a total area of about 6.62 square miles (17.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.89 square miles (10.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.72 square miles (7.0 square kilometers), is water. This means a large part of North Falmouth is covered by water, especially from Buzzards Bay.
Population and Community Life
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| 2020 | 3,293 | — | |
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North Falmouth is a community with a mix of people of all ages. In 2020, the population was 3,293. The community has many families and households.
Notable People
- Elvin Kabat (1914–2000) was an important scientist. He studied immunochemistry, which is about how the body's immune system works. He passed away in North Falmouth.
See also
In Spanish: North Falmouth (Massachusetts) para niños
