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Martha's Vineyard

State:
Massachusetts

Country: United States

Martha's Vineyard in Numbers:

Population: 15,000

Elevation: 669 ft

Average Annual Rainfall: 45 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 40 inches

Average January Temperature: 27 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 80 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Transportation.

Time Zone: GMT-5

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 901

Did You Know?

The Wampanoag tribe of American Indians originally inhabited Martha's Vineyard. The Wampanoag called the island 'Noepe' which means 'Amid the waters'. In 1947, the movie Jaws was in Martha's Vineyard.

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Martha's Vineyard is located just off the coast of Massachusetts and is one of America's premier vacation destinations. It sits near the island Cuttyhunk.

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