Richmond, Rhode Island

Richmond, Rhode Island
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Location of Richmond in Washington County, Rhode Island
Location of Richmond in Washington County, Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41°30′N 71°40′W / 41.500°N 71.667°W / 41.500; -71.667
CountryUnited States
StateRhode Island
CountyWashington
Government
 • Town Council
  • Rich Nassaney
  • Ronald D. Newman
  • Nell Carpenter
  • James Palmisciano
  • Lauren Cacciola
 • Town ClerkTracy A. Nelson
Area
 • Total40.8 sq mi (105.6 km2)
 • Land40.6 sq mi (105.0 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,020
 • Density198/sq mi (76.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
02812 (Carolina), 02832 (Hope Valley), 02836 (Kenyon), 02875 (Shannock), 02892 (West Kingston), 02894 (Wood River Junction), 02898 (Wyoming)
Area code401
FIPS code44-61160[1]
GNIS feature ID1220089[2]
Websitehttp://www.richmondri.com

Richmond is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island. The population was 8,020 at the 2020 census. It contains the villages of Alton, Arcadia, Barberville, Carolina, Hillsdale, Kenyon, Shannock, Tug Hollow, Usquepaug, Wood River Junction, Woodville, and Wyoming.[3] Students in Richmond are part of the Chariho Regional School District.

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Richard E. Wolke. "A Brief History of Richmond". Town of Richmond, Rhode Island, website. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2009.

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