New Canaan, Connecticut

New Canaan is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 19,395.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.2 km² (22.5 mi²). 57.3 km² (22.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.56% water. The town is served by the Merritt Parkway, and by a spur line of the Metro North railroad. It is north of Stamford and west of Wilton. The downtown area consists of many restaurants, an old movie theater, antique shops, and other miscellaneous shops. There are also several churches in town, as well as the historic Roger Sherman Inn.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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