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Wareham, MA

Wareham is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2022 census, the town had a population of 23,303. Wareham is a part of the South Coast region of Massachusetts which encompasses the cities and towns that surround Buzzards Bay (excluding the Elizabeth Islands, Bourne, and Falmouth), Mount Hope Bay, and the Sakonnet River.

Wareham was first settled in 1678 by Europeans as part of the towns of Plymouth and Rochester. It was officially incorporated in 1739 and named after the town of Wareham in England. Because of its geography, Wareham's early industry revolved around shipbuilding and related industries. It also served as a resort town, with many smaller resorts scattered around the town, especially in Onset. Like Sandwich, its waterways, especially Buttermilk Bay, were considered as possible pathways for the Cape Cod Canal. Although the canal proper goes through Bourne and Sandwich, the southern approach to Buzzards Bay passes just south of the peninsulas that make up the topography of the town. Wareham is home to the Tremont Nail Factory, the oldest nail manufacturer in the United States. The factory was established in 1819. For years the town was known by its slogan "Gateway to Cape Cod," but in January 2020 adopted a new slogan: "It's Better Before the Bridges." The intent was to draw attention to the appeal of Wareham as a tourist destination itself, rather than as a conduit to somewhere else.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.3 square miles (120 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (93 km2) is land and 10.5 square miles (27 km2) is water. The total area is 22.64% water. Wareham is bordered by Marion to the southwest, Buzzards Bay to the southeast, Rochester to the west, Middleborough to the northwest, Carver and Plymouth to the north, and Bourne to the east. The town's localities are numerous, the most important being East Wareham, Onset, Point Independence, Wareham Center, and West Wareham. The town is just west of Cape Cod and is 18 miles (29 km) east of New Bedford, approximately 45 miles (72 km) east of Providence, Rhode Island, and 55 miles (89 km) south-southeast of Boston.

In recent years, the town has sought to use its location as not part of Cape Cod as a marketing ploy. Wareham is the innermost town on the north shore of Buzzards Bay. The Weweantic River empties in the southwest corner of town, with the Sippican River and other brooks emptying into it. The Wareham River, which is formed at the confluence of the Wankinco and Agawam rivers, flows into the harbor east of the Weweantic and has Brooks and the Mill Pond River as tributaries. To the east lie Onset Bay and Buttermilk Bay, both of which empty into the head of the bay, at the right-of-way of the Cape Cod Canal. Between these rivers and bays lie several points and necks, including Cromesett Point, Swift's Neck, Long Beach Point, Indian Neck, Stony Point, Cedar Island Point, Codman's Point, Sias Point, and Whittemore's Point. The southern boundary of Myles Standish State Forest is concurrent with the town line between Wareham and Plymouth.

The town of Wareham encompasses several neighborhoods and named places, including Onset, Wareham Center, West Wareham, East Wareham, and Weweantic. There are several ponds and lakes in Wareham, including Blackmore Pond, Horseshoe Pond, and Mill Pond. 

Wareham places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Tobey Hospital offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Stella Maris Yoga & Wellness offers yoga classes in Wareham. Experience yoga and Pilates classes for physical and mental well-being. Indulge in spa services including massage therapy and skin treatments by Green Orchid Massage Skin Therapy. Explore the holistic wellness services of Compassionate Health Med Spa for relaxation and rejuvenation. Access gym facilities, group fitness classes, and child care services of Gleason Family YMCA. Engage in gym workouts, Pilates, and yoga sessions at Powerhouse Gym. Participate in group fitness classes and personal training sessions at UNDERGROUNDD Fitness.

Top Sites in Wareham, MA are Wareham Crossing, Water Wizz of Cape Cod, Myles Standish State Forest, and Cartland of Cape Cod. 

ZIP Code: 02571. Area code: 508/774. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Area: 46.3 square miles (120 km2). Population: 23,303 (2022).

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Is Wareham, MA a good place to live?

Living in Wareham offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Wareham, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Wareham and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Wareham are above average.

What are the demographics of Wareham, MA?

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,335 people, 8,200 households, and 5,338 families residing in the town. The population density was 568.1 inhabitants per square mile (219.3/km2). There were 10,670 housing units at an average density of 298.1 per square mile (115.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town as of July 2019 was 85.7% White, 2.7% African American, Asian 0.6%, 5.1% from two or more races, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.6% American Indian.

Is Wareham, MA considered Cape Cod?

Wareham is a town in Massachusetts at the head of Buzzards Bay. Wareham calls itself "The Gateway to Cape Cod" and is sometimes included as a Cape Cod town. It includes the villages of Onset, East Wareham, and West Wareham. Wareham is easily accessible by Interstate 195 from the west, Interstate 495 from the north, and Route 25 from Cape Cod.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Wareham

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Wikivoyage

Wareham Crossing 

Water Wizz of Cape Cod 

Myles Standish State Forest 

Cartland of Cape Cod

Tobey Hospital

Stella Maris Yoga & Wellness

Green Orchid Massage Skin Therapy

Compassionate Health Med Spa

Gleason Family YMCA

Powerhouse Gym

UNDERGROUNDD Fitness

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