Meriden, Connecticut

Meriden, Connecticut
City
City of Meriden
City Hall, Meriden
Official seal of Meriden, Connecticut
Seal
Nickname: 
The Silver City[1]
Meriden's location within New Haven County and Connecticut
Map
Map
Map
Coordinates: 41°32′12″N 72°47′41″W / 41.53667°N 72.79472°W / 41.53667; -72.79472
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew Haven
RegionSouth Central CT
Incorporated (town)1806
Incorporated (city)1867
Consolidated1922
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • City ManagerBrian Daniels
 • City Leaders
List of CLs
  • Kevin M. Scarpati (U), Mayor
  • Bruce A. Fontanella (D), Dep. Mayor
  • Sonya Jelks (D), Majority Leader
  • Larue A. Graham (D), Dep. Maj. Leader
  • Michael S. Rohde (D), Dep. Maj. Leader
  • Dan Brunet (R), Minority Leader
  • Bob Williams, Jr. (W), Dep. Min. Leader
  • Michael Carabetta (R)
  • Chad Cardillo (D)
  • Yvette Cortez (D)
  • Ray R. Ouellet (R)
  • Joseph Scaramuzzo (D)
  • Michael Zakrzewski (R)
Area
[2]
 • Total24.16 sq mi (62.58 km2)
 • Land23.80 sq mi (61.64 km2)
 • Water0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
Elevation
177 ft (54 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total60,850
 • Density2,557/sq mi (987.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06450–06451
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-46450
GNIS feature ID0208834
AirportMeriden Markham Airport
Major highways
Commuter Rail
Websitewww.meridenct.gov

Meriden (/ˈmɛərədɪn/ MAIR-ə-din) is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located halfway between the regional cities of New Haven and Hartford. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. In 2020, the population of the city was 60,850.[3]

  1. ^ Bill Ryan (January 21, 1996), "What's in a Name? Old Industrial Fame", The New York Times
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Census - Geography Profile: Meriden city, Connecticut . United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 17, 2021.