Swansea Massachusetts Map

About Swansea, Massachusetts

Swansea is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 16,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Swansea is located at 41.7482°N, 71.1898°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2777.

Swansea, Massachusetts, unfolds across a varied terrain where the gentle slopes of the coastal plain meet the brackish waters of the upper Narragansett Bay. It lies 3.7 miles north-north-west of Fall River, MA (from Fall River, MA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-west of Bristol. The landscape here is a mosaic of salt marshes, their reedy expanses whispering in the sea breeze, interspersed with patches of oak and maple forest that hold the cool, damp scent of earth. Fields, some still worked, others softened by encroaching wildness, stretch towards the horizon, their boundaries often marked by weathered stone walls that seem to absorb the very light of the afternoon sun. The air, especially on a humid summer day, carries a distinct tang of salt and brine, a constant reminder of the proximity of the ocean, even when it is out of sight. The roots of Swansea run deep, tracing back to colonial beginnings, and its history is closely tied to the maritime and agricultural currents that have shaped this corner of Bristol County. For generations, fishing fleets and small farms sustained its inhabitants, and the legacy of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring connection to the land and sea. While the economy has evolved, the spirit of self-reliance and a quiet appreciation for the natural world persist. Local traditions often center around the bounty of the bay and the changing seasons, with community gatherings that celebrate the simple pleasures of life by the water’s edge. Swansea holds a distinctive charm, a place where the past is not a relic but a living presence, subtly shaping the rhythm of everyday life.

About This Swansea Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Swansea, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Swansea and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Swansea includes the ZIP code (02777), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), and school district assignment. 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 Swansea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.