Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Its official population in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston; it is a part of the Providence metropolitan area.
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The Town of Cranston was created in 1754 from a portion of Providence north of the Pawtuxet River. After losing much of its territory to neighboring towns and the city of Providence, Cranston became a city on March 10, 1910.
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Towns around Cranston
- Providence5.3 km N
- East Providence6.7 km NE
- Johnston7.4 km NW
- North Providence8.2 km N
- Warwick9.0 km S
- Barrington12 km E
- West Warwick12 km SW
- Pawtucket12 km N
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