Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Sconticut
Fairhaven Town Hall
Fairhaven Town Hall
Official seal of Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41°38′15″N 70°54′15″W / 41.63750°N 70.90417°W / 41.63750; -70.90417
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Settled1659
Incorporated1812
Government
 • TypeRepresentative town meeting
Area
 • Total14.1 sq mi (36.5 km2)
 • Land12.4 sq mi (32.1 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2)
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total15,924
 • Density1,100/sq mi (440/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02719
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-22130
GNIS feature ID0618281
Websitewww.fairhaven-ma.gov

Fairhaven (Massachusett: Sconticut[1]) is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts where the Acushnet River flows into Buzzards Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The town shares a harbor with the city of New Bedford, a place well known for its whaling and fishing heritage; consequently, Fairhaven's history, economy, and culture are closely aligned with those of its larger neighbor. The population of Fairhaven was 15,924 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]

  1. ^ Ricketson, Daniel (1858). The history of New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts including a history of the old township of Dartmouth and the present townships of Westport, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven, from their settlement to the present time. D. Ricketson. p. 13. OCLC 1263627689.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Fairhaven town, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 11, 2021.