Cumberland
A community guide to Cumberland in Rhode Island, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 36,405 residents
- Region
- Rhode Island
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 41.9668, -71.4328
Community and amenities
Cumberland offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Rhode Island: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Cumberland's residents. Visitors passing through Cumberland encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
History
The history of Cumberland is bound up with the broader story of Rhode Island. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across los Estados Unidos, Cumberland has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Cumberland is a populated place in Rhode Island, los Estados Unidos. The community supports 36,405 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Rhode Island. Its position within the broader regional network gives Cumberland a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Cumberland sits at approximate coordinates 41.9668 latitude and -71.4328 longitude within Rhode Island. The terrain and natural features around Cumberland reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Rhode Island road network providing the principal routes in and out.