Information on Portsmouth, Newport County
The Town of Portsmouth is located in the state of Rhode Island, in Newport County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Portsmouth Town HALL, Newport County
| Portsmouth Town Hall's address | Portsmouth Portsmouth Municipal Building 2200 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 United States | |
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| Phone number of Portsmouth Town Hall | +1 401-683-3255 | |
| Portsmouth, RI email | Loading... | |
| Portsmouth official website | portsmouthri.com | |
| Mayor of Portsmouth | Joseph W. Robicheau | |
| Newport County, Rhode Island: Vital Records | Portsmouth vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Rhode Island birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Portsmouth
What county is Portsmouth RI in?Portsmouth, RI is located in Newport County |
Where is Portsmouth, Rhode Island ?Portsmouth lies in Newport County and is situated on Aquidneck Island in the eastern part of Rhode Island, USA. It is part of the larger Providence metropolitan area and is located north of Newport and south of Bristol, offering scenic coastal views along the Narragansett Bay. |
Portsmouth administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Newport - other counties in Rhode Island |
Demography of Portsmouth
| Name of Portsmouth inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 17 389 inhabitants | 20 / 1 933 | ||
| Population density in Portsmouth | 293,2 pop/sq mi (113,2 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Portsmouth, RI
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Portsmouth, RI
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| BRISTOL POST OFFICE | 515 HOPE STREET | 4012535821 |
| WARREN POST OFFICE | 53 CHILD ST | 4012450601 |
| NEWPORT POST OFFICE | 320 THAMES STREET | 4018479835 |
| BARRINGTON POST OFFICE | 200 MIDDLE HIGHWAY | 4012456435 |
| WARWICK POST OFFICE | 325 STRAWBERRY FIELD RD | 4014681077 |
| FALL RIVER POST OFFICE | 2 GOVERMENT CTR | 5086466565 |
| FALL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 104 NORTH MAIN STREET | |
| EAST PROVIDENCE FINANCE STATION | 17 GROVE AVE | 4014347845 |
| SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY | 732 DARTMOUTH STREET | 5089990726 |
| WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1043 MAIN STREET | 4018283750 |
| CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TREASURERS OFFICE | 133 WILLIAM STREET ROOM 103 | 5089791430 |
| NEW BEDFORD - USPS GEORGE LEIGHTON FACILITY | 695 PLEASANT STREET | 5089797420 |
| GARDEN CITY STATION | 200 MIDWAY ROAD | 4019429855 |
| DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 395 MAIN STREET | 5086696421 |
| PROVIDENCE MAIN POST OFFICE | 24 CORLISS STREET | 4012766821 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Portsmouth
There are 3 bank branches in Portsmouth.
BankNewport is the most popular bank in Portsmouth with 1 branch offices, followed by Berkshire Bank with 1 branch offices and then Citizens Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Portsmouth:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| BankNewport | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Berkshire Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Portsmouth administrative numbers
| Portsmouth Town code | 4457880 |
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| Portsmouth Town postcode | 02871 |
Transportation modes in Portsmouth
| Airport | Theodore Francis Green State Airport 12.5 miles New Bedford Regional Airport 16 miles North Central State Airport 25.3 miles |
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Portsmouth territory
| Portsmouth area | 59,31 sq mi (153,60 km²) |
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| Portsmouth altitude | 203 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.6022 Longitude: -71.2503 Latitude: 41° 36' 8'' North Longitude: 71° 15' 1'' 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 Portsmouth | Currently, the town Portsmouth isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Portsmouth |
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| Natural parks | Portsmouth isn't part of a natural park |
What is Portsmouth close to?
| Nearby cities include: Tiverton, Middletown, Bristol and Little Compton | ||
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| Bristol | Tiverton | Tiverton |
| Middletown |  | Tiverton |
| Middletown | Middletown | Little Compton |
| Tiverton 2.8 miles | Middletown 4.5 miles | Bristol 5.8 miles |
| Little Compton 8.3 miles | Jamestown 8.5 miles | Westport 8.8 miles |
| Warren 9 miles | Newport 9.5 miles | Somerset 10.4 miles |
| Barrington 10.5 miles | North Kingstown 10.6 miles | Swansea 11 miles |
| Warwick 11.1 miles | Fall River 11.7 miles | East Greenwich 12.1 miles |
| Narragansett 14.7 miles | East Providence 14.7 miles | Dartmouth 15.3 miles |
| West Warwick 15.3 miles | New Bedford 16.7 miles | Seekonk 16.7 miles |
Distance between Portsmouth and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2597 miles | Houston : 1576 miles | Philadelphia : 231 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2284 miles | San Antonio : 1739 miles | San Diego : 2569 miles |
| Dallas : 1525 miles | San Jose : 2679 miles | Jacksonville : 972 miles |
| Indianapolis : 791 miles | San Francisco : 2729 miles | Austin : 1668 miles |
| Columbus : 624 miles | Fort Worth : 1555 miles | Charlotte : 682 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Portsmouth, RI
Elementary schools in Portsmouth
Howard Hathaway School
District of PortsmouthLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 334
Melville School
District of PortsmouthLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 291
Middle schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Middle School
District of PortsmouthLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 912
High schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth High School
District of PortsmouthLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 902
Private schools in Portsmouth
Aquidneck Island Christian Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 37
Portsmouth Abbey School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 355
St Philomena School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 432
The Bradley School
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12Students : 78
The Pennfield School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 174
Leisure and activities in Portsmouth surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence 15.3 miles | Buttonwood Park Zoo to New Bedford 15.5 miles |
| Golf course | |
| Newport Country Club to Newport 8.6 miles | Warwick Country Club to Warwick 8.7 miles |
| Seaview Country Club to Warwick 9.3 miles | Acoaxet Club to Westport 9.6 miles |
| Touisset Country Club to Swansea 9.6 miles | Goddard State Memorial Park to Warwick 9.7 miles |
| Potowomut Golf Club to Warwick 9.9 miles | Swansea Country Club to Swansea 11.1 miles |
| Fall River Country Club to Fall River 12.4 miles | Hidden Hollow Country Club to Rehoboth 13 miles |