Agawam, Massachusetts
Agawam is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 28,692 at the 2020 census. Agawam sits on the western side of the Connecticut River, directly across from Springfield. It is considered part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is contiguous with the Knowledge Corridor area, the second-largest metropolitan area in New England. Agawam contains a subsection, Feeding Hills. The Six Flags New England amusement park is located in Agawam, on the banks of the Connecticut River.
Agawam, Massachusetts | |
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| Town of Agawam[*] | |
Capt. Charles Leonard's house | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts | |
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| Coordinates: 42°04′10″N 72°36′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Settled | May 15, 1636 |
| Incorporated (town) | May 17, 1855 |
| Incorporated (city) | January 1, 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council city |
| • Mayor | Christopher Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.34 sq mi (63.03 km2) |
| • Land | 23.32 sq mi (60.40 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,692 |
| • Density | 1,230.25/sq mi (475.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 01001 |
| Area code | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-00840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0608970 |
| Website | www |
Agawam's ZIP code, 01001, is the lowest in the contiguous United States.
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