West Dennis, Massachusetts facts for kids
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West Dennis, Massachusetts
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West Dennis Community Church
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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 | Dennis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2) |
| • Land | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 2,304 |
| • Density | 706.53/sq mi (272.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02670
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-75820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615889 |
West Dennis is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the town of Dennis in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 2,304 people lived there.
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Where is West Dennis?
West Dennis is in the southwest part of the town of Dennis. It is next to South Dennis to the north and Dennis Port to the east. To the south, it touches Nantucket Sound, which is part of the ocean. To the west, it borders South Yarmouth.
The total area of West Dennis is about 10.9 square kilometers (4.21 square miles). Most of this area, about 8.5 square kilometers (3.26 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.5 square kilometers (0.95 square miles), is water. This means a good part of West Dennis is covered by water!
Weather in West Dennis
The weather in West Dennis, Massachusetts, is quite interesting. On average, temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 167 days each year.
The area gets a lot of rain, about 43.5 inches (110 cm) every year. This is more than many other places in the United States. However, it hardly ever snows. The ground is covered with snow for almost no days of the year. The air is not very humid for about 27.6 days a year.
Schools in West Dennis
West Dennis has its own elementary school. It is called the Ezra H. Baker Elementary School. The school is named after a person named Ezra Henry Baker.
Who Lives in West Dennis?
In 2020, the population of West Dennis was 2,304 people. Back in 2000, there were 2,570 people living here. The average age of people in West Dennis in 2000 was 53 years old. Many people living here were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from West Dennis
- Tom Skeyhill (1895-1932): He was a writer who helped write the story for the movie Sergeant York.
See also
In Spanish: West Dennis para niños
