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Newton

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Newton

Newton is worth a stop: 13km from Skinny House.

Newton is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 88,817, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Newton sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Newton to your route.

About Newton

Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located roughly 8 miles (13 km) west of Downtown Boston, and comprises a patchwork of thirteen villages. The city borders Boston to the northeast and southeast (via the neighborhoods of Brighton and West Roxbury), Brookline to the east,

Read more Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley, and Needham to the west. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population of Newton was 88,923. Newton is home to the Charles River, Crystal Lake, and Heartbreak Hill, among other landmarks. It is served by several streets and highways (including Route 9, Hammond Pond Parkway, and the Mass Pike), as well as the Green Line D branch run by the MBTA. Historically, the area that is now Newton was settled in 1639, and was originally first part of Cambridge (then called "the newe towne"). It split from Cambridge in 1681, and became known by its present name of Newton in 1766. It then became a city in 1874.

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Where is Newton located?

Newton is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.3370 latitude, -71.2092 longitude.

What is the population of Newton?

Newton has a population of approximately 88,817 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
88,817
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.3370, -71.2092

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911
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Worth the detour from Newton

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

9 km · about 20 min drive

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Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

13 km · about 25 min drive

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