Information on Taunton, Bristol County
The City of Taunton is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Taunton City HALL, Bristol County
| Taunton City Hall's address | Taunton Taunton Municipal Building 15 Summer St. TAUNTON MA 02780 United States | |
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| Phone number of Taunton City Hall | +1 508-821-1024 | |
| Taunton, MA email | Loading... | |
| Taunton official website | ci.taunton.ma.us | |
| Mayor of Taunton | Thomas Hoye, Jr. | |
| Bristol County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Taunton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Taunton
What county is Taunton MA in?Taunton, MA is located in Bristol County |
Where is Taunton, Massachusetts ?Taunton lies in Bristol County, located in southeastern Massachusetts, USA. It is positioned approximately 40 miles south of Boston and 18 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island. The city is also southwest of Brockton and north of Fall River, making it a central point in the region's network of municipalities. |
Taunton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol - other counties in Massachusetts |
Demography of Taunton
| Name of Taunton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 55 874 inhabitants | 21 / 585 | ||
| Population density in Taunton | 1 153,6 pop/sq mi (445,4 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Taunton, MA
Where to apply for a passport in Taunton, MA? There are 1 passport offices in Taunton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| TAUNTON POST OFFICE | 37 TAUNTON GREEN | 5088236028 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Taunton
There are 13 bank branches in Taunton.
Mechanics Cooperative Bank is the most popular bank in Taunton with 4 branch offices, followed by Bristol County Savings Bank with 3 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Taunton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Mechanics Cooperative Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bristol County Savings Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Santander Bank, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Eastern Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Webster Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bridgewater Savings Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
Taunton administrative numbers
| Taunton City code | 2569170 |
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| Taunton City postcode | 02780 |
Transportation modes in Taunton
| Airport | New Bedford Regional Airport 17.3 miles Plymouth Municipal Airport 18.9 miles Norwood Memorial Airport 20.3 miles |
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Taunton territory
| Taunton area | 48,43 sq mi (125,44 km²) |
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| Taunton altitude | 30 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.9033 Longitude: -71.095 Latitude: 41° 54' 12'' North Longitude: 71° 5' 42'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Taunton | |
 Angra do Heroísmo | Lagoa | Angra do Heroísmo |
 Taunton Deane |
| Namesake of Taunton |
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| Natural parks | Taunton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Taunton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Raynham, Berkley, Dighton and Norton | ||
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| Norton | Raynham | Raynham |
| Dighton |  | Raynham |
| Dighton | Berkley | Berkley |
| Raynham 3.2 miles | Berkley 4.6 miles | Dighton 5.6 miles |
| Norton 5.7 miles | Bridgewater 7.7 miles | Lakeville 8.6 miles |
| Rehoboth 8.6 miles | West Bridgewater 8.9 miles | Easton 9.5 miles |
| Freetown 9.8 miles | Mansfield 10.1 miles | Attleboro 10.5 miles |
| Middleborough 11.8 miles | Swansea 11.8 miles | Somerset 12 miles |
| East Bridgewater 12.2 miles | Fall River 12.3 miles | Seekonk 12.5 miles |
| Brockton 12.9 miles | North Attleborough 13.3 miles | Foxborough 13.4 miles |
Distance between Taunton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2604 miles | Houston : 1591 miles | Philadelphia : 248 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2292 miles | San Antonio : 1754 miles | San Diego : 2576 miles |
| Dallas : 1538 miles | San Jose : 2683 miles | Jacksonville : 993 miles |
| Indianapolis : 800 miles | San Francisco : 2733 miles | Austin : 1682 miles |
| Columbus : 635 miles | Fort Worth : 1568 miles | Charlotte : 701 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Taunton, MA
Elementary schools in Taunton
Edmund Hatch Bennett
District of TauntonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 333
Edward F. Leddy Preschool
District of TauntonLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 329
Elizabeth Pole
District of TauntonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 610
H H Galligan
District of TauntonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 246
Hopewell
District of TauntonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 292
Joseph C Chamberlain
District of TauntonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 529
Mulcahey Elementary School
District of TauntonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 489
Middle schools in Taunton
Benjamin Friedman Middle
District of TauntonLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 7
Students : 804
John F Parker Middle
District of TauntonLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 7
Students : 453
High schools in Taunton
Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 1303
Taunton Alternative High School
District of TauntonLowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12
Students : 89
Taunton High
District of TauntonLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2502
Private schools in Taunton
Coyle & Cassidy High School
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12Students : 494
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 141
St Mary's Primary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 175
Leisure and activities in Taunton surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Capron Park Zoo to Attleboro 10.5 miles | Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence 18.6 miles |
| Golf course | |
| John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course | Segregansett Country Club |
| Olde Scotland Links at Bridgewater to Bridgewater 5.4 miles | Poquoy Brook Golf Course to Lakeville 6.9 miles |
| LeBaron Hills Country Club to Lakeville 7.1 miles | MGA Links At Mamantapett to Norton 7.4 miles |
| Lakeville Country Club to Lakeville 7.8 miles | Norton Country Club to Norton 8.5 miles |
| The Back Nine Club to Lakeville 8.6 miles | TPC of Boston to Norton 8.6 miles |
Other information on the City of Taunton
| Nuclear power plant | Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 43 mile |
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