New London, Connecticut

New London, Connecticut
City
New London skyline from Fort Griswold
New London skyline from Fort Griswold
Nickname: 
The Whaling City
Motto: 
Mare Liberum
New London's location within New London County and Connecticut
New London's location within New London County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°21′20″N 72°05′58″W / 41.35556°N 72.09944°W / 41.35556; -72.09944
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew London
Settled1646 (Pequot Plantation)
Named1658 (New London)
Incorporated (city)1784
Named forLondon, England
Area
[1]
 • City10.61 sq mi (27.47 km2)
 • Land5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2)
 • Water4.99 sq mi (12.91 km2)
 • Urban
123.03 sq mi (318.66 km2)
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • City27,367
 • Density4,868/sq mi (1,879.6/km2)
 • Metro
274,055
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06320
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-52280
GNIS feature ID0209237
AirportGroton–New London Airport
Major highways
WebsiteCity of New London

New London is a city in Connecticut in the United States. The United States Coast Guard Academy is in the city.

References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. ↑ "QuickFacts: New London city, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Office of the Mayor". City of New London, Connecticut. Archived from the original on April 24, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Council Members". City of New London, Connecticut. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

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