Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, Connecticut | |
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Gazebo in front of town hall | |
| Coordinates: 41°20′10″N 73°13′33″W / 41.33611°N 73.22583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Region | CT Metropolitan |
| Settled | 1671 |
| incorporated | 1823 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Selectman-town council |
| • First Selectman | Terrence P. Rooney |
| • Town Council | Town Council members |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.3 sq mi (68.1 km2) |
| • Land | 26.1 sq mi (67.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,825 |
| • Density | 721.3/sq mi (278.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 06468 |
| Area code(s) | 203/475 |
| FIPS code | 09-48620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213463 |
| Website | www |
Monroe is a town located in eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 18,825 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Monroe is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City, New Haven, Stamford and Bridgeport.
Monroe contains the villages of Stepney, Stevenson and Monroe Center.