Greater Danbury
Greater Danbury (Danbury-New Milford Area), also known as the Housatonic Valley Region, is a region in the state of Connecticut centered on the city of Danbury. It consists of the city of Danbury and adjacent towns in the areas around the Housatonic River and the Still River. The area is also home to Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in the New York metropolitan area.
Greater Danbury | |
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Metropolitan area | |
Map of Greater Danbury | |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Connecticut |
| Region | Western CT |
| Largest city | Danbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 430.8 sq mi (1,116 km2) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 264,621 |
| • Rank | 185th in the U.S. |
| • Density | 1,400.3/sq mi (540.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
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