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Lawrence, Massachusetts
— City —
Ayer Mill
Nickname(s): Immigrant City, Law-town
Location in Essex County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°42′25″N 71°09′49″W / 42.70694°N 71.16361°W / 42.70694; -71.16361
Country
United States
State
Massachusetts
County
Essex
Settled
1655
Incorporated
1847
Government
- Type
Mayor-council city
- Mayor
William Lantigua (D)
- City Council President
Frank Moran
Area
- Total
7.4 sq mi (19.2 km2)
- Land
7.0 sq mi (18.0 km2)
- Water
0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2)
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Population (2007)
- Total
70,066
- Density
10,009.4/sq mi (3,892.6/km2)
Time zone
Eastern (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)
EDST (UTC-4)
ZIP code
01840, 01841, 01842, 01843
Area code(s)
351 / 978
FIPS code
25-34550
Website
www.cityoflawrence.com
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