Harwich, Massachusetts

Harwich (/ˈhɑːrwɪ/ HAR-witch) is a New England town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. At the 2020 census it had a population of 13,440. Harwich experiences a seasonal increase to roughly 37,000. The town is a popular vacation spot, located near the Cape Cod National Seashore. Harwich's beaches are on the Nantucket Sound side of Cape Cod. Harwich has three active harbors. Saquatucket, Wychmere and Allen Harbors are all in Harwich Port. The town of Harwich includes the villages of Pleasant Lake, West Harwich, East Harwich, Harwich Port, Harwich Center, North Harwich and South Harwich.

Harwich, Massachusetts
Town
Harwich Town Hall
Location in Barnstable County and Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 41°41′10″N 70°04′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
Settled1670
Incorporated1694
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
  LeaderTown Administrator
Area
  Total33.1 sq mi (85.8 km2)
  Land20.9 sq mi (54.1 km2)
  Water12.2 sq mi (31.7 km2)
Elevation
55 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total13,440
  Density643/sq mi (248.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
02645
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-29020
GNIS feature ID0618254
Websitewww.town.harwich.ma.us
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