The city of Chelsea, Massachusetts is located approximately 5 miles north of Boston. The two cities are separated by the Mystic River. Chelsea is the smallest municipality in the state in terms of land area, which is merely 2.2 square miles. However, Chelsea is a densely populated city with approximately 38,203 people. Chelsea is part of Suffolk County. The Chelsea District Court is located at 120 Broadway and serves the following municipalities:
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