Southbridge, Massachusetts

Southbridge, Massachusetts
Town
Town of Southbridge[*]
Southbridge Town Hall
Flag of Southbridge, Massachusetts
Official seal of Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nickname: 
The Eye of the Commonwealth[1]
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°04′30″N 72°02′02″W / 42.07500°N 72.03389°W / 42.07500; -72.03389
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1730
Incorporated1816
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • Town ManagerMichael McCall
 • Town CouncilMichael Montigny
Scott Lazo
David Adams
(Vice-Chairman)
John Daniel
(Chairman)

Jacquelyn Ryan
Michael Marketti
Joseph Daou
Jasmin Rivas
George Steeves
Area
 • Total20.86 sq mi (54.03 km2)
 • Land20.24 sq mi (52.42 km2)
 • Water0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,740
 • Density876.57/sq mi (338.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01550
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-63270
GNIS feature ID0618383
Websiteci.southbridge.ma.us

Southbridge is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,740 at the 2020 census.[3] Although Southbridge has a city form of government, it is legally known as the Town of Southbridge.[4]

  1. ^ Seen in the official town seal.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Southbridge Town city, Massachusetts". Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Although it is called the "Town of Southbridge," it is a statutory city of Massachusetts. See Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.