East Providence, Rhode Island

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East Providence, Rhode Island
City of East Providence
World War I Memorial and Taunton Plaza
World War I Memorial and Taunton Plaza
Flag of East Providence, Rhode Island
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
East Providence is located in Rhode Island
East Providence
East Providence
Location in Rhode Island
East Providence is located in the United States
East Providence
East Providence
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°48′49″N 71°22′12″W / 41.81361°N 71.37000°W / 41.81361; -71.37000Coordinates: 41°48′49″N 71°22′12″W / 41.81361°N 71.37000°W / 41.81361; -71.37000
Country United States
State Rhode Island
CountyProvidence County
Incorporated (town)1862
Incorporated (city)1958
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorRoberto DaSilva
 • City CouncilRobert Britto: Ward 1 (Council President)
Robert Rodericks: At-Large (Council Vice-President): Ward 1
Anna M. Sousa: Ward 2
Nathan Cahoon: Ward 3
Ricardo Mourato: Ward 4
Area
 • Total43.02 km2 (16.61 sq mi)
 • Land34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
 • Water8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total47,037
 • Density1,355.5/km2 (3,510.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02914, 02915, 02916
Area code(s)401
FIPS code44-22960[1]
GNIS feature ID1219590[2]
Websiteeastprovidenceri.net

East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth-largest city in the state.

References[change | change source]

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.