City of Newport, Rhode Island
City of Newport: city in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States.
About
City of Newport is a city located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Quick Facts about City of Newport
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Newport County |
| Different from | Newburyport |
| Postal code | 02840–02841 |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 29.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4820,-71.3229 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city | City of Newport is capital of Newport County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1639 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:15:04 (16th September 2026) |
Geography
City of Newport is located at 41°28'55"N 71°19'23"W (41.4819900, -71.3229200).
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Official website of City of Newport
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People born in City of Newport (200)
People born in City of Newport, including politician Henry Y. Cranston, Actress, fashion designer, model Mena Suvari, actress Nadia Bjorlin, .
More notable people
- Aileen Riggin (American diver, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 02/05/1906
- Kelly Clark (snowboarder) she was born in 26/07/1983
- Gladys Vanderbilt Széchenyi (hungarian noble) she was born in 27/08/1886
- Leon Wilkeson (American musician) he was born in 02/04/1952
- Francis Malbone (American politician (1759-1809)) he was born in 20/03/1759
- Benjamin Church (American Revolution spy) he was born in 24/08/1734
- Christopher Grant Champlin (American politician (1768-1840)) he was born in 12/04/1768
- Tanya Donelly (American musician) she was born in 14/07/1966
- Kristin Hersh (American rock singer) she was born in 07/08/1966
- Van Johnson (American film and television actor and dancer) he was born in 25/08/1916
- Pierre Whalon (bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe) he was born in 12/11/1952
- William Jones (Governor of Rhode Island (1753-1822)) he was born in 08/10/1753
- Christopher Ellery (American politician (1768-1840)) he was born in 01/11/1768
- Ashley Newbrough (American actress) she was born in 13/10/1987
- Blanche Oelrichs (American actress and writer) she was born in 01/10/1890
- William Ellery (American politician and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence) he was born in 02/12/1727
- Barry Cowsill (American musician) he was born in 14/09/1954
- John Collins (American politician, Governor of Rhode Island (1717-1795)) he was born in 08/06/1717
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to City of Newport, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437237 | IYRS School of Technology & Trades | Newport (RI) | 02840 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to City of Newport, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to City of Newport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (RI) | 02840 |
Other cities in Newport County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,412 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Portsmouth | 17,108 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA |
| Middletown | 15,803 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Tiverton | 15,569 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Jamestown | 5,482 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Little Compton | 3,462 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |