MA
Northeast6th state
Massachusetts
The Bay State
Capital
Boston
Population
7,029,917
Area
10,554 sq mi
Founded
February 6, 1788
Highlights
- Birthplace of the American Revolution — Lexington, Concord, and Boston
- Home to Harvard University and MIT, world-leading research institutions
- Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, iconic New England destinations
- Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon
Top Metropolitan Cities
Boston
675,647
Massachusetts' capital and largest city, a global hub for education, medicine, and finance.
Worcester
206,518
The second-largest city, known as the 'Heart of the Commonwealth' with a strong manufacturing heritage.
Springfield
153,606
Birthplace of basketball, home to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Cambridge
118,403
Home to Harvard University and MIT, a world-renowned center for education and innovation.
Lowell
115,554
The 'Cradle of the Industrial Revolution' with a rich textile manufacturing history.