Providence
State: Rhode Island
Country: United States
Providence by the Numbers:
Population: 173,618
Elevation: 56 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 45.5 inches
Average January Temperature: 27.9 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 72.7 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: health services, tourism, manufacturing
Ethnic Mix: 46% Caucasian, 30% Hispanic, 14.5% African American, 4% Asian
Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT-5
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Code: 401 ( 1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls )