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Providence

Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is the third-most populous city in New England, with a population of 190,934 at the 2020 census. The Providence metropolitan area extends into Massachusetts and has approximately 1.7 million residents, making it the 39th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Providence County.
Good to know
- Population: 190,934.
- Founded: 1636.
- Area: 53.3 sq km.
- Elevation: 2 m.
- Timezone: America/New_York.
