Geography
Location
Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Randolph on the west, Quincy on the northwest and north, Weymouth on the east, and Holbrook on the south. Braintree is 11 miles north of Brockton, 12 miles south of Boston, and 220 miles from New York City.
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Land Area
Population
Density
Climate (National Climatic Data Center)
(Hingham Station)
- Normal temperature in January: 27.4°F
- Normal temperature in July: 71.5°F
- Normal annual precipitation: 47.7"
U.S.G.S. Topographical Plates
Regional Planning Agency
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Metropolitan Statistical Area (1993 Definition)
Government
Municipal Offices Phone: 781-794-8000
Form of Government
Year Incorporated as a Town