Harwich Facts

Harwich, Cape Cod, Massachussets.

Orleans as small town located at the elbow of Cape Cod it has a lot to offer. Everybody knows Nauset Beach has a starting point here. On the Cape Cod Bay there is a beautiful Skaket beach. Orleans it is a quite town with some good local shopping stores, galleries and great fresh local seafood. Natural beauty of Nauset Marsh, Pocket Island brings a lot of people who love birds and nature.

Some facts :: History

Incorporated in 1694 was first settled in 1670 by eastern Parish. Town was mainly revolved around fishing, farming and cranberry production. More about Harwich history you will find at wikipedia website

Some facts :: Education

Harwich Elementary School :: pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Harwich Middle School grades 6 to 8. Harwich High School grades 9-12
Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Some facts :: Demographics

Population in Harwich is about 12000 people. 95 % white, about 0.7% African American, 0.2% Asian and small percentage of other races. During the summer you can meet a lot of young European students, majority of them are from Eastern Europe. Average year-around household income $42k Median income for the family $62k

Some facts :: Beaches in Harwich

Beaches
Merkel Beach :: Harwich
Pleasant Bay :: East Harwich :: Bay Beach
Bank Street :: Route 28 :: Sound Beach
Earl Road :: Harwich :: Sound Beach
Red River :: Harwich Route 28 :: Sound Beach

Lakes & Ponds
Bucks Pond :: Route 39
Fernandes Bog :: Long Pond drive
Hinckley's Pond :: Route 124
Long Pond :: Route 137
Sand Pond :: Great Western Road
Seymour Pond :: Route 124
Wixen Memorial :: Cahoon Road
Beach stickers are available at the Community Center between June 11 -September 3 :: 100 Oak street between 8am - 3pm daily. 508.432.7638

Permit Fees:
Resident Sticker :: Season :: $20.00
Non Resident :: 1 Week :: $55
Non Resident :: Season :: $125
Daily Sticker :: $15