West Haven, Connecticut
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West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located on the coast of Long Island Sound. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 55,584.[6]
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West Haven, Connecticut | |
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City of West Haven | |
Motto(s): | |
New Haven County and Connecticut South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut | |
Coordinates: 41°16′26″N 72°58′04″W | |
Country | United States |
U.S. state | Connecticut |
County | New Haven |
Region | South Central CT |
Incorporated (town) | 1921 |
Incorporated (city) | 1961 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council |
• Mayor | Dorinda Borer[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 10.92 sq mi (28.27 km2) |
• Land | 10.75 sq mi (27.84 km2) |
• Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 55,584 |
• Density | 5,171/sq mi (1,996.6/km2) |
Demonym | Westie[3][4][5] |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
ZIP code | 06516 |
Area code(s) | 203/475 |
FIPS code | 09-82800 |
GNIS feature ID | 0211953 |
Major highways | |
Commuter Rail | |
Website | www |
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