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Amherst
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Population
35 565 in city
and 682 657 in metro
Area 
71.90 km² (27.76 mi²)
Altitude
63 m (207 ft)
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About
Amherst

Located in the scenic Connecticut River Valley just north of Springfield, the town of Amherst is an important center of higher education. Amherst is the home of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, and Hampshire College. Smith College and Mount Holyoke College are located in neighboring Northampton and South Hadley.
Metro Cities
Chicopee,
Holyoke,
Northampton,
Springfield,
Westfield