Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown: town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States
About
Provincetown is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,942 and a population density of 168 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,957 inhabitants.
The town was created 326 years ago in 1699.
Quick Facts about Provincetown
| Population | 2,957 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Postal code | 02657 |
| Phone Area Codes | 508 |
| Area | 17.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0530,-70.1864 |
| Altitude | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1700 (326 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:30:46 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 169 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Provincetown is located at 42°3'11"N 70°11'11"W (42.0529500, -70.1864000).
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Official website of Provincetown
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Provincetown increased by 0.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,942 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,939 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,942 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,945 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,947 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,960 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,966 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,979 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,968 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,961 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,957 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Provincetown
1Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
1 High Pole Hill Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States View details
Phone: +15084871310 | Website available
2Pilgrims' First Landing Park
Provincetown, MA 02657, United States View details
Phone: +19177754363 | Website available
3Whalers Wharf
237 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States View details
4Race Point Lighthouse
Provincetown, MA 02657, United States View details
Phone: +18557223959 | Website available
5Dune Shacks Trail
Provincetown, MA 02657, United States View details
Phone: +15082553421 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Provincetown
1Provincetown Town Hall
260 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657 View details
Phone: +15084877000 | Website available
People born in Provincetown (9)
People born in Provincetown, including explorer and sailor Donald Baxter MacMillan, politician Ralph S. Bauer, serial killer Tony Costa, .
More notable people
- Nehemiah Dyer (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 19/02/1839
- William Henry Burt (U.S. Army officer) he was born in 22/02/1876
- Nathaniel Atwood he was born in 13/09/1807
- Thomas Lothrop (American physician) he was born in 16/04/1836
- Frank Brackett (American astronomer) he was born in 16/06/1865
- Susan J. Swift Steele she was born in 25/12/1822
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Provincetown, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Provincetown, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Provincetown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Provincetown Post Office | Provincetown (MA) | 02657 |
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Provincetown distances to largest Massachusetts cities