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Townsend, Massachusetts, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Townsend, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:28:50 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,128
District: Middlesex County

🌎 Townsend, Massachusetts, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Townsend, a city in Massachusetts, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Townsend — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Townsend, Massachusetts Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameTownsend
District / CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,128
Area85.73 km² (33.10 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Massachusetts#453 of 488 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter95
In Feet312
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.67
Longitude-71.71
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.667° N 71.705° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 40' 0" N 71° 42' 18" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 40.01' N 71° 42.3' W
Location Context
Distance to Massachusetts Capital63 km East-Southeast of Boston
Nearest City in Another CountryRock Island, Canada (262 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:49 AM
Sunset🌅 04:54 PM
Day Length14h 5m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code01469
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1676-01-01

Townsend – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Townsend, Massachusetts

Townsend is a city situated in Massachusetts, United States, within North America. It falls under Middlesex County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Townsend as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Massachusetts

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Townsend

The latitude and longitude of Townsend pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 95 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Townsend on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Townsend

Townsend runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Townsend

Payments and pricing in Townsend run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Townsend exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Townsend

To ring a number in Townsend from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Townsend and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Townsend's Standing Within Massachusetts

By recorded population, Townsend ranks #453 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 63 km East-Southeast of Boston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Massachusetts market. › Cities near Townsend

📊 How This Townsend Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Townsend into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Townsend to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Massachusetts market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Townsend

👥 What is the population of Townsend?

Townsend has a recorded population of approximately 1,128 people. That places it #453 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.

📐 How large is Townsend in square kilometers?

Townsend spans approximately 85.73 square kilometers (33.10 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Townsend in?

Townsend sits within Middlesex County, is part of Massachusetts in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Townsend in?

Townsend keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:49 AM and sets around 04:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Townsend?

Businesses and shops in Townsend price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Townsend currency page.

📍 How far is Townsend from the state capital?

Townsend is about 63 km East-Southeast of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Townsend for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Townsend lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 262 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Townsend sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.