City · United States
Cranston
Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Its official population in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area.
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- Population: 81,073.
- Founded: 1754.
- Area: 77.5 sq km.
- Elevation: 19 m.
- Timezone: America/New_York.