Connecticut, US

Connecticut: State in the northeastern United States

About

Connecticut is a small New England state located in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and Long Island Sound.

Some key facts about Connecticut:

  • Capital: Hartford
  • Population: Around 3.6 million
  • Area: 5,543 square miles (48th largest state)
  • Nickname: The Constitution State

Connecticut has a landscape of forests, rivers, coastline and rural countryside. Major rivers include the Connecticut and Housatonic. The state has four distinct seasons, with warm humid summers and winters with some snowfall.

Connecticut played an influential role in colonial America and the founding of the country. It was one of the 13 original colonies. Today, major industries include finance, insurance, manufacturing, and defense like helicopter production.

Connecticut is home to affluent commuter cities and suburban towns outside NYC like Greenwich and Stamford as well as rural countryside and coastal villages. New Haven and Yale University are cultural hubs.

Popular attractions include the U.S.S. Nautilus nuclear submarine, Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Casino, wineries, museums, and seaside getaways. Connecticut also has an eclectic dining scene and many ethnic traditions.

In summary, Connecticut balances cosmopolitan cities, quaint villages, maritime heritage, and modern culture. Its coastal beauty, history, and proximity to New York City make it a prosperous place to live and visit.

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Location of Connecticut

Quick Facts about Connecticut

Population : 3,557,006
Country : United States of America
Head of government : Governor of Connecticut
Area : 14357 km2
Water as percent of area : 12.65%
Land as percent of area : 87.35%
Continent : North America
Northernmost point : Point(-73.4325 42.0506)
Legislative body : Connecticut General Assembly
Named for : Connecticut River
Altitude : 499 feet / 152 meters
Capital : Hartford
Establishment : January 01, 1788 (236 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York
Local time : 05:44:36 (19th March 2024)
Seal of Connecticut seal image
Seal of Connecticut
Seal of Connecticut seal image

Geography

Connecticut is located at 41°40'1"N 72°39'59"W (41.6670400, -72.6664800). It has 3 neighbors: New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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The largest city of Connecticut is Bridgeport with a population of 143,525. Other cities include, Stamford population 131,397, New Haven population 130,801, North Stamford population 128,278 and Hartford population 121,535. See all Connecticut cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in Connecticut (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Connecticut.

City Name Title County Population
Bridgeport The second most populous city in Connecticut. Fairfield 143,525
Stamford The second most populous city in Connecticut. Fairfield 131,397
New Haven The second most populous city in Connecticut. New Haven 130,801
North Stamford A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. Fairfield 128,278
Hartford The capital of Connecticut. Hartford 121,535
Waterbury The second most populous city in Connecticut. New Haven 106,826
Norwalk The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield 88,655
East Norwalk A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. Fairfield 84,530
Danbury The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield 84,317
New Britain The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. Hartford 72,198
West Hartford Town in Connecticut, United States Hartford 62,868
Greenwich Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States Fairfield 62,769
Fairfield Town in Connecticut, United States of America Fairfield 62,215
Hamden Town in Connecticut, US New Haven 60,294
Bristol The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. Hartford 59,734
Meriden The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven 58,981

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Connecticut has 3 neighbours.

  • Tolland County
  • Hartford County
  • Fairfield County
  • New Haven County
  • Litchfield County
  • Windham County
  • Middlesex County
  • New London County

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1910 1,114,756 - census
1920 1,380,631 19.26% census
1930 1,606,903 14.08% census
1940 1,709,242 5.99% census
1950 2,007,280 14.85% census
1960 2,535,234 20.82% census
1970 3,031,709 16.38% census
1980 3,107,576 2.44% census
1990 3,287,116 5.46% census
2000 3,405,565 3.48% census
2010 3,574,097 4.72% census
2011 3,588,283 0.4% estimation process
2012 3,594,547 0.17% estimation process
2013 3,594,841 0.01% estimation process
2014 3,594,524 -0.01% estimation process
2015 3,587,122 -0.21% estimation process
2016 3,578,141 -0.25% estimation process
2017 3,573,297 -0.14% estimation process
2018 3,571,520 -0.05% estimation process
2019 3,565,287 -0.17% estimation process
2020 3,557,006 -0.23% estimation process

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Connecticut Counties

Fairfield County
Fairfield County

Fairfield County, county in Connecticut, United States

Hartford County
Hartford County

Hartford County, county in Connecticut, United States

New Haven County
New Haven County

New Haven County, county in Connecticut, United States

County Name Population
Fairfield County 942,426
Hartford County 889,226
New Haven County 851,948
New London County 264,999
Litchfield County 179,610
Middlesex County 161,657
Tolland County 150,600
Windham County 116,540

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