North Providence is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 34,114 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town of North Providence has a total area of 5.8 square miles, of which, 5.7 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. Since North Providence is officially incorporated as a t…North Providence is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 34,114 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town of North Providence has a total area of 5.8 square miles, of which, 5.7 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. Since North Providence is officially incorporated as a town, it maintains the distinction as the smallest town in the smallest state. Although nearby Central Falls, at 1.29 square miles is geographically smaller than North Providence, Central Falls is incorporated as a city.