New London, Connecticut

Coordinates: 41°21′20″N 72°05′58″W / 41.35556°N 72.09944°W / 41.35556; -72.09944
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New London, Connecticut
City
New London skyline from Fort Griswold
New London skyline from Fort Griswold
Nickname: 
The Whaling City
Motto: 
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
 • 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
 • 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[change | change source]

  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. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  4. "Council Members". City of New London, Connecticut. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

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