Worcester is the seat of a town and county, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. Called England, after Worcester. The population of the town is over 180,000, making it the second-most populated city after Boston in New England. Worcester is about 40 miles to the west of Boston, 50 miles to the east of Springfield, and 40 miles to the north. Worcester is regarded as the "Heart of the Commonwealth" due to its location in Central Massachusetts. Worcester consists of a total area of 38 square miles. Services, particularly education and health care, constitute a large portion of the city's economy. Worcester's numerous colleges and universities make higher education a major presence in the economy of the region.