Newington, Connecticut
Newington, Connecticut | |
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| Town of Newington | |
Main Street | |
| Coordinates: 41°41′14″N 72°43′48″W / 41.68722°N 72.73000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Mayor | Jon Trister (D) |
| • Town Council | List of Town Councilors |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km2) |
| • Land | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,536 |
| • Density | 2,326/sq mi (898.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 06111 |
| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-52140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213472 |
| U.S. Highways | |
| State Routes | |
| Rapid Transit | |
| Website | www |
Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. Located 8 miles (13 km) south of downtown Hartford, Newington is an older, mainly residential suburb located in Greater Hartford. As of 2023, the population is 30,527. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has its headquarters in Newington.
Newington is home to Mill Pond Falls, near the center of town. It is celebrated each fall during the Waterfall Festival.
The American Radio Relay League is headquartered in Newington, with a call sign of W1AW.