New Canaan (CDP), Connecticut

New Canaan, Connecticut
Downtown New Canaan (2024)
New Canaan
New Canaan
Coordinates: 41°8′47″N 73°29′41″W / 41.14639°N 73.49472°W / 41.14639; -73.49472
Country United States
StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
TownNew Canaan
Area
 • Total
1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2)
 • Land1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06840
Area codes203/475
FIPS code09-50576
GNIS feature ID2805958[2]

New Canaan is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It represents the built-up center of town around the intersections of Main Street, East Street, Elm Street, and South Avenue. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "New Canaan Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.