Colchester, Connecticut

Colchester is a toun in New London Coonty, Connecticut, Unitit States. The population wis 16,068 at the 2010 census.[1] In 2010 Colchester became the first toun in Connecticut, an the 36t in the kintra, tae be certifee'd wi the National Wildlife Federation as a Commonty Wildlife Habitat.

Colchester, Connecticut
Location in New London Coonty, Connecticut
Location in New London Coonty, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°34′N 72°21′W / 41.567°N 72.350°W / 41.567; -72.350Coordinates: 41°34′N 72°21′W / 41.567°N 72.350°W / 41.567; -72.350
KintraUnitit States
StateConnecticut
NECTAHartford
RegionSootheastren Connecticut
Incorporatit1698 / 1699
Govrenment
 • TeepSelectman–toun meetin
 • First SelectmanStan Soby
Area
 • Total129.0 km2 (49.8 sq mi)
 • Laund127.1 km2 (49.1 sq mi)
 • Water1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation
168 m (551 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total16,068
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastren)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastren)
ZIP code
06415, 06420
Area code(s)860
FIPS code09-15910
GNIS featur ID0213409
Websitewww.colchesterct.gov

References eedit

  1. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Colchester town, New London County, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved 24 October 2012.

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