States Of America: Massachusetts
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is a small State on the North East coast of America and is home to Harvard University, the first institution of higher learning in America.
Massachusetts was the 6th State to join the Union and has a population of just under 7 million people in 2023 with the following 5 States across its borders:
You pronounce Massachusetts like this: MASS-AH-CHOO-SETT.
Key information and contact details for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Capital City: Boston.
Number of Counties: 14 Counties.
Massachusetts State Code: MA.
Date Massachusetts Joined the Union: 6th February 1788.
Massachusetts International Airport: Boston Logan International Airport, Boston, MA 02128, United States. Phone Number: +1 800-235-6426.
Massachusetts Main City Hall: Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201, United States. Phone Number: +1 617-635-4500.
Massachusetts Size: 27,363 km² / 17,003 km².
Massachusetts Nickname(s): The Old Colony State, The Cod State, The Bay State.