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North Harwich
North Harwich
Main Street
Main Street
North Harwich is located in Cape Cod
North Harwich
North Harwich
Location in Cape Cod
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Barnstable
Town Harwich
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
02660, 02645
GNIS feature ID 615968

North Harwich is a small village located in the town of Harwich. It is part of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, in the United States. This village is also found within a larger area called Northwest Harwich.

Exploring North Harwich's Landscape

North Harwich is known for its many cranberry bogs. These are special wetlands where cranberries grow. A major road, U.S. Route 6, runs through the area. Another important road, Great Western Road, connects North Harwich to nearby towns like Dennis and Yarmouth.

New Buildings and Natural Spots

Since the late 1980s, many new homes and buildings have been built in North Harwich. This area was once quite quiet and isolated. You can find Sand Pond here, which is a public beach perfect for swimming and relaxing. The The Cape Cod Fish and Game club is also located in North Harwich.

Shopping Nearby

Close to North Harwich, in the town of Dennis, you'll find the Patriot Square Shopping Center. It has many different supermarkets and stores where you can buy what you need.

Businesses and Factories in North Harwich

North Harwich has seen a lot of business growth over the years. The old train station site in North Harwich is still there. However, it has been changed into factories now. Along Queen Anne Road, you can see several warehouses and factories. This area also includes the Harwich Town Dump.

Who Lives in North Harwich?

North Harwich is part of the larger area known as Northwest Harwich. The people who live in North Harwich are counted as part of the population of Northwest Harwich.

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