Cochituate

Cochituate ( /koʊˈtʃɪtʃuːɪt/) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,768 at the 2000 census. Cochituate is located at 42°19′40″N 71°21′37″W / 42.32778°N 71.36028°W / 42.32778; -71.36028 (42.327672, -71.360236). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²). 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (7.69%) is water. Located in the Cochituate region is Lake Cochituate, part of Cochituate State Park. In 2005, a severe thunderstorm occurred that produced a violent microburst that knocked down dozens of trees and injured some visitors. Dudley Pond is also located in Cochituate. It is...