South Boston, Massachusetts
South Boston: This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie, " is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
About
South Boston is a place located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Quick Facts about South Boston
| Population | 571,281 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Postal code | 24592 |
| Phone Area Codes | 434 |
| Area | 34.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3334,-71.0495 |
| Altitude | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1796 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:30:20 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 60℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
South Boston is located at 42°20'0"N 71°2'58"W (42.3334300, -71.0494900).
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Official WebsitePeople born in South Boston (12)
People born in South Boston, including baseball player Michael Tucker, racing driver Ward Burton, soccer player Greg Vanney, .
More notable people
- Jeremy Jeffress (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 21/09/1987
- Jamie Waller (American basketball player) he was born in 20/11/1964
- Calvin Duncan (American basketball player) he was born in 21/03/1961
- Ferrell Edmunds (American football player) he was born in 16/04/1965
- G.C. Waldrep (American poet) he was born in 01/01/1968
- James E. Edmunds (American politician) he was born in 21/06/1970
- Phil Meeler (American baseball player) he was born in 03/07/1948
- Edward R. Dudley (American diplomat) he was born in 11/03/1911
- Branch Russell (American baseball player) he was born in 09/10/1895
Other places with the same name (1)
- South Boston, Virginia town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States with a population of 7,519 people.
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , MA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 691,531 | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. |
| Revere | 52,375 | The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Chelsea | 39,230 | City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Jamaica Plain | 37,468 | Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Winthrop | 18,446 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
South Boston distances to largest Massachusetts cities