Peru, Massachusetts

Peru, Massachusetts
Entering Peru
Location in Berkshire County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°26′17″N 73°02′47″W / 42.43806°N 73.04639°W / 42.43806; -73.04639
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Settled1767
Incorporated1771
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
Area
  Total
26.0 sq mi (67.4 km2)
  Land25.9 sq mi (67.1 km2)
  Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
2,064 ft (629 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
814
  Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01235
Area code413
FIPS code25-53050
GNIS feature ID0619423
Websitewww.townofperuma.com

Peru is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 814 at the 2020 census.