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  1. Providence County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. As of the 2020 census , the county's population was 660,741, or 60.2% of the state's population. [1] Providence County contains the city of Providence , the state capital of Rhode Island and the county's (and state's) most populous city, with an estimated 190,934 ...

  2. Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The county seat of Providence County, it is one of the oldest cities in New England, founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a Reformed Baptist theologian and religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

  3. www.visitrhodeisland.com › plan › regionsProvidence, Rhode Island

    Discover Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island, with its rich history, culture, food and nightlife. Find attractions, events, hotels, deals and more for your visit.

  4. Learn about the population, diversity, economy, education, and health of Providence County, RI in 2022. See charts, maps, and photos of the county and its largest cities.

    • 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. Since 1995, the WaterFire sculpture by Barnaby Evans has illuminated downtown Providence's rivers. Small bonfires are set alight in iron braziers in the middle of the Woonasquatucket, Moshassuck and Providence rivers.
    • 0.9 miles to city center. Address: Federal Hill. Free, Neighborhood/Area. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
    • 0.2 miles to city center. Address: 224 Benefit Street. Museums. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
    • Address: 251 Benefit Street. Free, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND. If you travel to Providence with a bibliophile, be warned: you'll be fighting tooth and nail to get them out of the Providence Athenaeum.
  5. Jun 11, 2023 · Nestled along northern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay, Providence County welcomes you with the charms of small towns and dynamic urban areas. Providence, the county’s state capital is also the largest and the most densely populated city.

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  7. 6 days ago · Find information and services for residents, businesses and visitors of Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island. Learn about the city's programs, projects, events, budget, data and more.