New Britain, Connecticut

city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

New Britain is a city in Connecticut in the United States.

New Britain, Connecticut
West Main Street, Downtown New Britain
West Main Street, Downtown New Britain
Flag of New Britain, Connecticut
Nickname(s): 
New Britski, Hard-Hittin’ New Britain, Hardware City
Motto(s): 
"Industry fills the hive and enjoys the honey."
New Britain's location within Hartford County and Connecticut
New Britain's location within Hartford County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°40′30″N 72°47′14″W / 41.67500°N 72.78722°W / 41.67500; -72.78722
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyHartford
Incorporated (town)1850
Incorporated (city)1871
Consolidated1905
Area
 • Total13.43 sq mi (34.78 km2)
 • Land13.36 sq mi (34.59 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population
 • Total74,135
 • Density5,551/sq mi (2,143.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
06050, 06051, 06052, 06053
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-50370
GNIS feature ID02378284[2]
Major highways
Websitewww.newbritainct.gov

References

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  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Britain, Connecticut
  3. "QuickFacts: New Britain city, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2023.