| General Information | | |
| City Name | Petersham | |
| State | Massachusetts | |
| Population 2000 | 1,150 | |
| Housing Units | 474 | |
| Total Area | 68 square miles | |
| Water Area | 14 square miles | |
| Land Area | 54 square miles | |
| Population Density | 22 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 9 units/square mile | |
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