East Hartford, Connecticut

East Hartford, Connecticut
Town
Town of East Hartford
The skyline near the Connecticut River
The skyline near the Connecticut River
Flag of East Hartford, Connecticut
Official seal of East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford's location within Hartford County and Connecticut
East Hartford's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Map
Map
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Coordinates: 41°45′41″N 72°36′55″W / 41.76139°N 72.61528°W / 41.76139; -72.61528
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyHartford
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1783
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorConnor Martin
Area
 • Total
18.7 sq mi (48.5 km2)
 • Land18.0 sq mi (46.6 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
51,045
 • Density2,837/sq mi (1,095.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06108, 06118
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-22630
GNIS feature ID0213424[1]
Interstates
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State Routes
Websitewww.easthartfordct.gov

East Hartford is a town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The population was 51,045 at the 2020 census.[3] The town is located on the east bank of the Connecticut River, directly across from Hartford.[4] It is home to aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. It is also home to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, a stadium used mainly for soccer and football with a capacity of 40,000 people.

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Hartford, Connecticut
  2. ^ Stuart, Christine (August 13, 2021). "Census Data Shows Shifts In Connecticut's Demographics". CT News Junkie. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: East Hartford town, Hartford County, Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): East Hartford town, Hartford County, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2012.

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