Harwich Port Massachusetts Map

About Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Harwich Port is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,238. The population density is 295.1 people per km². Harwich Port is located at 41.6668°N, 70.0786°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2645.

Harwich Port breathes with the salt-laced air of Cape Cod, a place where the deep blue of the Atlantic meets the softer hues of Nantucket Sound. It lies 10.6 miles south-south-east of Cape Cod, MA (from Cape Cod, MA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-south-east of Yarmouth. Its landscape is a gentle sweep of sandy shores, punctuated by the stoic, weathered grey of weathered shingles on homes that seem to grow from the dunes. Here, the wind, a constant sculptor, shapes the scrub pines and beach roses, their fragrance mingling with the briny tang of the sea. The light, especially in the late afternoon, casts a golden benediction over the docks and the small, bustling harbor, illuminating the bobbing sails of pleasure craft and the working vessels of a resilient fishing fleet. The rhythm of Harwich Port is one of tides and seasons, a quiet ebb and flow that governs the lives of its inhabitants. This corner of Barnstable County carries the indelible imprint of its maritime past, a heritage that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, the sea has been both provider and challenge, its bounty feeding generations of families and its storms testing their resolve. The fishing industry, though transformed by modern demands, still hums with a quiet, persistent energy, its catches contributing to the vibrant culinary scene that draws visitors. Beyond the docks, Harwich Port has also cultivated a distinct character, a blend of the old seafaring spirit and a burgeoning appreciation for the arts and local crafts, evident in its galleries and independent shops. The history of this place is not a distant echo but a living presence, woven into the very fabric of its daily life, from the weathered pilings of the jetties to the stories whispered on the ocean breeze.

About This Harwich Port Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harwich Port, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.666778, -70.078628. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Harwich Port and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Harwich Port includes the ZIP code (02646), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Monomoy Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Harwich Port is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.