Map of North Scituate CDP

North Scituate is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Scituate in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,077 at the 2010 census. It was formerly known as Gannet Corner.

North Scituate CDP overview:
Name:	North Scituate CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Massachusetts
County:	Plymouth County
Elevation:	13 ft (4 m)
Total Area:	3.81 sq mi (9.86 km²)
Land Area:	3.75 sq mi (9.71 km²)
Water Area:	0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
Total Population:	5,414
Population Density:	1,443.35/sq mi (557.31/km²)
ZIP code:	02060
Area code:	781
FIPS code:	2549165
GNISfeature ID:	0613848

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Geography

North Scituate is located at 42°12′44″N 70°45′59″W / 42.21222°N 70.76639°W / 42.21222; -70.76639 (42.212308, −70.766478).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.1 km (3.9 mi), of which 10.0 km (3.9 mi) is land and 0.1 km (0.1 mi) (1.28%) is water.

The word “Scituate” is derived from the Native American word satuit, meaning “cold brook”, referring to the river that runs into Scituate Harbor.

North Scituate has one freshwater pond, Hunter’s Pond, which is fed by Bound Brook. Hunter’s Pond flows into the saltwater Gulph River via a waterfall at Mordecai Lincoln Road.

Direct train service from North Scituate into Boston is available from North Scituate station on the Greenbush Line of MBTA Commuter Rail.