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Charlestown

A town of 8,051 people in Washington County, Rhode Island
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Town in Rhode Island, United States
7,997Population
59.3 sq miArea
59 ftElevation

Charlestown, nicknamed C-Town by locals, is a town on the southern coastline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Charlestown is bordered by Westerly to the west, Richmond to the north divided by the Pawcatuck River, and South Kingstown to the east, with the Block Island Sound to the south. Charlestown, similarly to Westerly, Rhode Island, is a tourist destination during the months of May through October for destinations such as the Charlestown Breachway, East Beach, and more.

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ZIP code02813
Area code401
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