West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, Connecticut | |
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| Town of West Hartford | |
Blue Back Square | |
| Nickname: WeHa | |
| Motto: Where City Style Meets Village Charm | |
| Coordinates: 41°46′04″N 72°45′14″W / 41.76778°N 72.75389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Settled | 1679 |
| Incorporated | May 3, 1854 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Town manager | Rick Ledwith |
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| Area | |
• Total | 22.3 sq mi (57.7 km2) |
| • Land | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 64,083 |
| • Density | 2,900/sq mi (1,100/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Codes | 06107, 06110, 06117, 06119 |
| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-82590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213529 |
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| Website | www |
West Hartford is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of downtown Hartford. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 64,083 at the 2020 census.
The town's popular downtown area is colloquially known as "West Hartford Center," or simply "The Center," and is centered on Farmington Avenue and South/North Main Street. West Hartford Center has been the community's main commercial hub since the late 17th century.
Incorporated as a town in 1854, West Hartford was previously a parish of Hartford, founded in 1672. Among the southernmost of the communities in the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, West Hartford is home to University of Hartford and the University of Saint Joseph.
West Hartford is home to regular events which draw large crowds from neighboring towns, including the Elizabeth Park Concert Series, and the annual Celebrate West Hartford event, which includes fairground rides, food vendors, musical performances, and stalls by local businesses.