Seconsett Island, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Seconsett Island, Massachusetts
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Seconsett Island
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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 | Mashpee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 951.46/sq mi (367.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 25-60627 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1877301 |
Seconsett Island is a small community in Mashpee, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it is not a separate city or town.
In 2020, about 98 people lived on Seconsett Island. It is a quiet place known for its unique geography.
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Where is Seconsett Island Located?
Seconsett Island is in the southwestern part of Mashpee. It is near the water, surrounded by different bodies of water and another town.
To the northwest, it borders the town of Falmouth. To the northeast, you'll find Hamblin Pond. The Little River is to the southeast, with Monomoscoy Island across it. To the southwest, it meets Waquoit Bay.
Is Seconsett Island a Real Island?
Even though it's called "Seconsett Island," it's not a true island! There is a natural land bridge that connects it to Falmouth. This land bridge, called Meadow Neck Road, has Hamblin Pond on one side and Waquoit Bay on the other.
This means you can drive to Seconsett Island without needing a boat. It's a bit like a peninsula, but it's still often called an island.
How Big is Seconsett Island?
Seconsett Island is quite small. It covers about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers) in total.
Most of this area is land, about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives on Seconsett Island?
In 2020, the population of Seconsett Island was 98 people. This number comes from the United States Census.
Years ago, in 2000, there were 81 people living there. The community is small and has a mix of different age groups. Many people living there are adults.
See also
In Spanish: Seconsett Island para niños
