Canton, Massachusetts
Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 24,370 at the 2020 census. Canton is part of Greater Boston, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Downtown Boston.
Canton, Massachusetts | |
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Town | |
Town Hall | |
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Seal | |
Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 42°09′30″N 71°08′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Settled | 1630 |
| Incorporated | 1797 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.7 km2 (19.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 49.0 km2 (18.9 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.7 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,370 |
| • Density | 497.3/km2 (1,289.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 02021 |
| Area code | 781/339 |
| FIPS code | 25-11315 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0619457 |
| Website | www.town.canton.ma.us |
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