Rhode Island, US
Rhode Island: Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, this state is home to the capital city of Providence and other key areas like Warwick.
Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state located in the New England region. It is bordered by Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the Atlantic Ocean. Rhode Island is known for its coastal scenery, colonial history, and vibrant cities.
Some key facts about Rhode Island:
- Capital: Providence
- Population: Around 1 million
- Area: 1,214 square miles (smallest state)
- Nickname: The Ocean State
Rhode Island has over 400 miles of coastline along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic, including Block Island. The state has dense forests, rolling hills, and farmland inland. Rhode Island experiences all four seasons with humid summers and snowy winters.
Providence, founded in 1636, is the state's capital and largest city. The city has a colonial heritage mixed with a modern urban scene of arts, culture, and food. Newport is a popular coastal destination known for sailing, Gilded Age mansions, and summer events.
Rhode Island played an integral role in the American Revolution and industrialization. Today, tourism, healthcare, and education are important industries. The state is home to eight higher education institutions including Brown University and RISD.
Rhode Island is known for its regional foods like coffee milk, hot wieners, and clam cakes as well as Italian American cuisine. The state has many culinary, arts, and cultural festivals year-round especially during the summer.
In summary, Rhode Island may be small but packs a big punch with its beautiful shoreline, historic cities, cuisine, and coastal charm. This tiny state offers magnificent scenery, culture, and heritage.
State Snapshot
Rhode Island at a glance
Rhode Island currently has 38 quality-checked populated place pages and 5 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
38
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
5
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ProvidencePopulation 179,270
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Rhode Island
| Population | 1,057,125 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Different from | state of the United States |
| Phone Area Codes | 401 |
| Area | 3144.25 km2 |
| Official name | State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
| Water as percent of area | 33.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 66.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7504,-71.4998 |
| Legislative body | Rhode Island General Assembly |
| Named for | Providence Plantations, Aquidneck Island |
| Altitude | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Capital | Providence |
| Establishment | May 29, 1790 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:18:50 (17th September 2026) |
Geography
Rhode Island is located at 41°45'1"N 71°29'59"W (41.7503800, -71.4997800). It has 2 neighbors: Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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The largest city of Rhode Island is Providence with a population of 179,270. Other cities include, Warwick population 81,189, Cranston population 81,142, Pawtucket population 71,710 and East Providence population 47,337. See all Rhode Island cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Rhode Island (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Rhode Island.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | Providence | 179,270 |
| Warwick | Kent | 81,189 |
| Cranston | Providence | 81,142 |
| Pawtucket | Providence | 71,710 |
| East Providence | Providence | 47,337 |
| Woonsocket | Providence | 41,545 |
| Cumberland | Providence | 35,207 |
| Coventry | Kent | 34,931 |
| North Providence | Providence | 32,507 |
| West Warwick | Kent | 28,967 |
| North Kingstown | Washington | 26,278 |
| Newport | Newport | 24,412 |
| Westerly | Washington | 22,328 |
| Bristol | Bristol | 21,866 |
| Smithfield | Providence | 21,842 |
| Central Falls | Providence | 19,468 |
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Official website of Rhode Island
Official Website- Kent County
- Bristol County
- Newport County
- Washington County
- Providence County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 542,610 | - | census |
| 1920 | 604,397 | 11.39% | census |
| 1930 | 687,497 | 13.75% | census |
| 1940 | 713,346 | 3.76% | census |
| 1950 | 791,896 | 11.01% | census |
| 1960 | 859,488 | 8.54% | census |
| 1970 | 946,725 | 10.15% | census |
| 1980 | 947,154 | 0.05% | census |
| 1990 | 1,003,464 | 5.95% | census |
| 2000 | 1,048,319 | 4.47% | census |
| 2010 | 1,052,567 | 0.41% | census |
| 2011 | 1,053,649 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,054,621 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,055,081 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,055,936 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,056,065 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,056,770 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,055,673 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,058,287 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,059,361 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,057,125 | -0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Rhode Island (108)
People born in Rhode Island, including mixologist Dale DeGroff, diplomat Christopher R. Hill, United States Naval Officer Oliver Hazard Perry, .
More notable people
- Bree Van de Kamp (fictional character on Desperate Housewives) she was born in 20/08/1965
- Thomas Tew (American pirate) he was born in 01/01/1649
- Charlie Hunter (American musician) he was born in 23/05/1967
- Dave Ballou (American musician) he was born in 22/04/1963
- George Brayton (American mechanical engineer) he was born in 03/10/1830
- Stephen DeCesare (American composer, singer and opera singer) he was born in 14/05/1969
- John Martin ((1731-1786) revolutionary governor of Georgia, USA) he was born in 01/01/1731
- John McLaughlin (American journalist) he was born in 29/03/1927
- Paul Di Filippo (American writer) he was born in 29/10/1954
- Gary Albright (American professional wrestler (1963-2000)) he was born in 18/05/1963
- Don Reo (American television producer) he was born in 08/01/1946
- Waverley Root (American journalist) he was born in 15/04/1903
- CJ Adams (actor) he was born in 06/04/2000
- Brook Silva-Braga (American film director) he was born in 27/03/1979
- Edward Pelham Brenton (British Royal Navy officer & historian) he was born in 20/07/1774
- Melanie Gideon (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1964
- Susan Leigh Star (American sociologist) she was born in 01/01/1954
- William "Billy" Costello (American actor) he was born in 02/02/1898
Rhode Island Counties
Providence County
county in Rhode Island, United States.
Kent County
county in Rhode Island, United States.
Washington County
county in Rhode Island, United States.
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Providence County | 636,547 |
| Kent County | 164,646 |
| Washington County | 125,746 |
| Newport County | 81,836 |
| Bristol County | 48,350 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
Map of Rhode Island Na 1
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New England Ref 2001
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Rhode Island Ned500
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Map of Rhode Island Regions
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Uri Kingston Campus Map
Rhode Island Cities And Towns
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