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City Guide > North America > Massachusetts > Boston


City Statistics

Location: Massachusetts (MA), northeast USA.
Population: 600,000 (city); 3.2 million (metropolitan area).
Ethnic mix: 59% white, 41% various origins (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians/Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and others).
Religion: Predominantly Protestant.
Time zone: GMT -5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 50Hz; flat two-pin plugs or plus third round pin are used.
Average January temp: - 2ºC (29ºF).
Average July temp: 23ºC (73.5ºF).
Annual rainfall: 1,054mm (41.5 inches).



   
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