Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe is a town located in eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 18,825 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Monroe, Connecticut | |
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| Town of Monroe | |
Gazebo in front of town hall | |
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Seal | |
| Coordinates: 41°20′10″N 73°13′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Region | CT Metropolitan |
| Incorporated | 1823 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Selectman-town council |
| • First Selectman | Terrence P. Rooney |
| • Town Council | Town Council members |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.3 sq mi (68.1 km2) |
| • Land | 26.1 sq mi (67.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,825 |
| • Density | 721.3/sq mi (278.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 06468 |
| Area code(s) | 203/475 |
| FIPS code | 09-48620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213463 |
| Website | www |
Monroe is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City, New Haven, and Bridgeport.
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