Town of Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island
The Town of Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. About 17,644 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 23 sq mi (59.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 17,644 ± 24
- County
- Newport County
- School district
- Portsmouth School District
- Land area
- 23 sq mi (59.6 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $117,467 ± $9,485
- Median home value
- $597,000 ± $36,271
- Water area
- 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²)
- State
- Rhode Island
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4400557880
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.592140, -71.283576
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Middletown5.0 mi south
- Town of Tiverton5.3 mi east
- Town of Bristol, Bristol County5.8 mi north
- Town of Jamestown6.7 mi southwest
- Town of Little Compton8.7 mi southeast
- Town of North Kingstown, Washington County8.7 mi west
- Town of Barrington, Bristol County9.9 mi north
- Warwick (city)10 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Portsmouth. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Newport County, largest first
- Town of Middletown16,832 people
- Town of Tiverton16,189 people
- Town of Jamestown5,534 people
- Town of Little Compton3,584 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Newport County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Portsmouth
- Longest day
- 15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 9 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:10 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:14 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:23 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:09 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:40 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:33 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
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