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Worcester is the second largest city in the state of Massachusetts. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 172,648. The census bureau esimated the population to be 175,706 in 2003.
The city is a part of the Worcester metro area. It is the the seat of Worcester county. It has an area of 37.6 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 42°15'45" north and 71°48'10" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 2582000.
Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Assumption College, Worcester State College, College of the Holy Cross, Becker College and Quinsigamond Community College are in Worcester. American Antiquarian Society and Liberty Farm are local sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Worcester Regional airport serves the city. Interstate Highway 395 passes through Worcester. Lake Quinsigamond is in or near the city.
The city has a warm summer continental climate with an annual precipitation of 49.05 inches. Winters are generally cold with moderate precipitation and summers are warm and rainy.
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