Aquidneck Island, located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island, is the largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island's official name is Rhode Island, and the common use of the name "Aquidneck Island" helps distinguish the island from the state. The total land area is 97.9 km2 (37.8 sq mi). The 2000 United States Census reported its population as 60,870.
Aquidneck Island is home to three towns, from North to South geographically; Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport.
Read more about Aquidneck Island: History, Schools, Bridges, Origins of The Names "Aquidneck" and "Rhode Island"
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