Information on Canton, Norfolk County
The Town of Canton is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Canton Town HALL, Norfolk County
| Canton Town Hall's address | Canton Canton Municipal Building 801 Washington St. Canton MA 02021 United States | |
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| Phone number of Canton Town Hall | +1 781-821-5013 | |
| Canton, MA email | Not available | |
| Canton official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Canton | ||
| Norfolk County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Canton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Canton
What county is Canton MA in?Canton, MA is located in Norfolk County |
Where is Canton, Massachusetts ?Canton is located in Norfolk County, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It lies within the Greater Boston area and is situated near the Blue Hills Reservation. The town's proximity to major highways such as I-95 and Route 128 makes it easily accessible to surrounding cities. |
Canton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk - other counties in Massachusetts |
Demography of Canton
| Name of Canton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 21 561 inhabitants | 87 / 1 599 | ||
| Population density in Canton | 1 104,0 pop/sq mi (426,3 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Canton, MA
Where to apply for a passport in Canton, MA? There are 1 passport offices in Canton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 786 WASHINGTON STREET | 3395025721 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Canton
There are 8 bank branches in Canton.
The Bank of Canton is the most popular bank in Canton with 3 branch offices, followed by Canton Co-operative Bank with 1 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Canton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Canton | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Canton Co-operative Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| HarborOne Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Santander Bank, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Dedham Institution for Savings | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Canton administrative numbers
| Canton Town code | 2511315 |
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| Canton Town postcode | 02021 |
Transportation modes in Canton
| Airport | Norwood Memorial Airport 2.6 miles Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport 14.4 miles Hanscom Field 22 miles |
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Canton territory
| Canton area | 19,53 sq mi (50,58 km²) |
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| Canton altitude | 197 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.1757 Longitude: -71.1254 Latitude: 42° 10' 33'' North Longitude: 71° 7' 31'' 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 Canton | |
 Bocholt |  Finglas |
| Namesake of Canton |
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| Natural parks | Canton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Canton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Norwood, Randolph, Stoughton and Avon | ||
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| Norwood | Norwood | Randolph |
| Norwood |  | Randolph |
| Sharon | Stoughton | Stoughton |
| Norwood 3.7 miles | Randolph 3.8 miles | Stoughton 4.1 miles |
| Avon 4.7 miles | Milton 5.1 miles | Sharon 5.6 miles |
| Westwood 5.6 miles | Dedham 5.7 miles | Holbrook 6.5 miles |
| Braintree 6.6 miles | Walpole 6.9 miles | Brockton 8.3 miles |
| Quincy 8.4 miles | Medfield 9.2 miles | Dover 9.3 miles |
| Abington 9.4 miles | Easton 9.4 miles | Needham 9.4 miles |
| Weymouth 9.5 miles | Foxborough 10 miles | Brookline 10.3 miles |
Distance between Canton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2601 miles | Houston : 1598 miles | Philadelphia : 257 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2291 miles | San Antonio : 1759 miles | San Diego : 2574 miles |
| Dallas : 1542 miles | San Jose : 2678 miles | Jacksonville : 1006 miles |
| Indianapolis : 801 miles | San Francisco : 2728 miles | Austin : 1687 miles |
| Columbus : 636 miles | Fort Worth : 1571 miles | Charlotte : 711 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Canton, MA
Elementary schools in Canton
Dean S Luce
District of CantonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 492
John F Kennedy
District of CantonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 504
Lt Peter M Hansen
District of CantonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 502
Rodman Early Childhood Center
District of CantonLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 90
Middle schools in Canton
Wm H Galvin Middle
District of CantonLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 786
High schools in Canton
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 867
Canton High
District of CantonLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 951
Private schools in Canton
Cole-Harrington Kindergarten Enrichment II
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 57
Dba:clarke School Boston
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : KStudents : 20
St John The Evangelist School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 194
The Blue Hill Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 38
The Judge Rotenberg Center
Students : 135Leisure and activities in Canton surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Franklin Park Zoo to Boston 9 miles | Capron Park Zoo to Attleboro 18.6 miles |
| Golf course | |
| Blue Hill Country Club | Wampatuck Country Club |
| The Milton-Hoosic Club | Brookmeadow Country Club |
| Norwood Country Club to Norwood 3.5 miles | Spring Valley Country Club to Sharon 3.7 miles |
| Norfolk Golf Club to Westwood 4 miles | Sharon Country Club to Sharon 4.7 miles |
| Wollaston Golf Club to Milton 4.8 miles | Cedar Hill Golf Club to Stoughton 5.6 miles |