Coventry, Connecticut

Coventry, Connecticut
Town of Coventry
The center of South Coventry, nearby Coventry Lake
The center of South Coventry, nearby Coventry Lake
Official seal of Coventry, Connecticut
Coventry's location within Tolland County and Connecticut
Coventry's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
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Coordinates: 41°47′04″N 72°20′20″W / 41.78444°N 72.33889°W / 41.78444; -72.33889
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyTolland
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1712
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • Town ManagerJames Drumm
 • Town council
  • Lisa Thomas, Council Chair
  • Marty Milkovic (D), Vice-Chair
  • Jonathan Hand (D), Secretary
  • Julie Blanchard (R)
  • Robyn Gallagher (D)
  • Mather Kyer (D)
  • John French (R)
Area
 • Total38.4 sq mi (99.5 km2)
 • Land37.7 sq mi (97.7 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.7 km2)
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,235
 • Density324.5/sq mi (125.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06238
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-17800
GNIS feature ID0213413
Websitewww.coventryct.org

Coventry (/ˈkɑːvəntri/ KAH-vən-tree) is a town in Tolland County and in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The population was 12,235 at the 2020 census.[1] The birthplace of Captain Nathan Hale, Coventry is home to the Nathan Hale Homestead, which is now a museum open to the public.

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Coventry town, Tolland County, Connecticut". Retrieved November 27, 2021.