Chatham, Massachusetts

town in Massachusetts, U.S.

Chatham is a New England town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The population was 6,594 at the 2020 census. Chatham is home to the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, located on Monomoy, and to Monomoy Theatre.

Chatham, Massachusetts
Flag of Chatham, Massachusetts
Official seal of Chatham, Massachusetts
Location in Barnstable County and Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41°40′55″N 69°57′37″W / 41.68194°N 69.96028°W / 41.68194; -69.96028
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable
Settled1664
Incorporated1712
Named AfterChatham, Kent
Communities
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total24.4 sq mi (63.2 km2)
 • Land16.1 sq mi (41.8 km2)
 • Water8.3 sq mi (21.4 km2)
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,594
 • Density409/sq mi (157.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
02633
Area code508/774
FIPS code25-12995
GNIS feature ID0618250
Websitewww.chatham-ma.gov

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