Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire (/ˈtʃɛʃər/ CHEH-shurr), formerly known as New Cheshire Parish, is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, the population of Cheshire was 28,733. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The center of population of Connecticut is located in Cheshire.
Cheshire, Connecticut | |
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Town | |
| Town of Cheshire | |
First Congregational Church of Cheshire | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: The Bedding Plant Capital of Connecticut | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′44″N 72°54′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Region | Naugatuck Valley |
| Settled | 1694 |
| Incorporated | 1780 |
| Named for | Cheshire, England |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Town manager | Sean M. Kimball |
| • Council | Members
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| Area | |
| • Total | 33.4 sq mi (86.4 km2) |
| • Land | 33.1 sq mi (85.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,733 |
| • Density | 860/sq mi (330/km2) |
| Demonym | Cheshirite |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 06410 |
| Area code(s) | 203/475 |
| FIPS code | 09-14160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213406 |
| Website | www |
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