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'''Worcester''' is a city in [[ | '''Worcester''' is a city in the [[Commonwealth of Massachusetts]], located in the [[United States]]. It is the county seat of [[Worcester County, Massachusetts|Worcester County]]. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
Worcester was first settled in 1673 and officially incorporated | Worcester was first settled in 1673 and was officially incorporated in 1722. The city played a significant role during the [[American Revolution]] and was a center for the [[Industrial Revolution]] in the United States. | ||
==Geography== | == Geography == | ||
Worcester is | Worcester is located approximately 40 miles west of [[Boston]], the capital of Massachusetts. The city covers an area of 99.57 square kilometers, with 97.92 square kilometers of land and 1.65 square kilometers of water. | ||
== | == Demographics == | ||
As of the 2020 [[United States Census]], Worcester had a population of 206,518, making it the second-most populous city in Massachusetts after Boston. | |||
== | == Economy == | ||
Worcester is | Worcester's economy is diverse, with sectors such as [[healthcare]], [[education]], [[biotechnology]], and [[manufacturing]] playing significant roles. The city is home to several major hospitals and universities, including the [[University of Massachusetts Medical School]]. | ||
== | == Education == | ||
Worcester is known for its educational institutions, including [[Clark University]], [[Worcester Polytechnic Institute]], and the [[College of the Holy Cross]]. These institutions contribute to the city's reputation as a center for higher education and research. | |||
== | == Healthcare == | ||
The city is a hub for healthcare services, with major facilities such as [[UMass Memorial Medical Center]] providing comprehensive medical care to the region. Worcester is also involved in medical research and biotechnology, with numerous companies and research institutions located in the area. | |||
== | == Culture == | ||
Worcester has a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, theaters, and music venues. The [[Worcester Art Museum]] and the [[Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts]] are notable cultural landmarks. | |||
== | == Transportation == | ||
Worcester | Worcester is served by several major highways, including [[Interstate 290]] and [[Interstate 90]], also known as the [[Massachusetts Turnpike]]. The city also has a regional airport, [[Worcester Regional Airport]], and is connected to Boston and other cities by [[Amtrak]] and [[MBTA]] commuter rail services. | ||
== | == References == | ||
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== | == External links == | ||
* [ | * [https://www.worcesterma.gov/ Official website of Worcester] | ||
[[Category:Cities in Massachusetts]] | [[Category:Cities in Massachusetts]] | ||
[[Category:Worcester County, Massachusetts]] | [[Category:Worcester County, Massachusetts]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Populated places established in 1722]] | ||
[[Category:County seats in Massachusetts]] | |||
[[Category:Worcester, Massachusetts]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:39, 30 December 2024
| General Information | |
| Name | Worcester |
| Native Name | |
| Other Names | |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Transliteration | |
| Language 1 | |
| Type 1 | |
| Info 1 | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates |
42.2626°N
71.8023°W
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| Map | |
| Population | |
| Total | 206,518 |
| Density | auto per km² |
| Area | |
| Total | 99.57 km² |
| Land | 97.92 km² |
| Water | 1.65 km² |
| Government | |
| Type | |
| Leader | |
| Time Zone | |
| Standard | UTC-5 |
| DST | UTC-4 |
Worcester is a city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, located in the United States. It is the county seat of Worcester County.
History[edit]
Worcester was first settled in 1673 and was officially incorporated in 1722. The city played a significant role during the American Revolution and was a center for the Industrial Revolution in the United States.
Geography[edit]
Worcester is located approximately 40 miles west of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. The city covers an area of 99.57 square kilometers, with 97.92 square kilometers of land and 1.65 square kilometers of water.
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 United States Census, Worcester had a population of 206,518, making it the second-most populous city in Massachusetts after Boston.
Economy[edit]
Worcester's economy is diverse, with sectors such as healthcare, education, biotechnology, and manufacturing playing significant roles. The city is home to several major hospitals and universities, including the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Education[edit]
Worcester is known for its educational institutions, including Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the College of the Holy Cross. These institutions contribute to the city's reputation as a center for higher education and research.
Healthcare[edit]
The city is a hub for healthcare services, with major facilities such as UMass Memorial Medical Center providing comprehensive medical care to the region. Worcester is also involved in medical research and biotechnology, with numerous companies and research institutions located in the area.
Culture[edit]
Worcester has a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, theaters, and music venues. The Worcester Art Museum and the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts are notable cultural landmarks.
Transportation[edit]
Worcester is served by several major highways, including Interstate 290 and Interstate 90, also known as the Massachusetts Turnpike. The city also has a regional airport, Worcester Regional Airport, and is connected to Boston and other cities by Amtrak and MBTA commuter rail services.
References[edit]
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