West Haven (Connecticut)
Here is general information about West Haven in Connecticut
West Haven statistic
| Coordinates | 41°16′26″N 72°58′04″W |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Metropolitan area | New Haven |
| Incorporated (town) | 1921 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1961 |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Demonym(s) | Westie |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 06516 |
| Area code(s) | 203 |
| FIPS code | 09-82800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0211953 |
| Major highways | |
| Commuter Rail | |
| Website | www.cityofwesthaven.com |
| Government (Type) | Mayor-council |
| Government (Mayor) | Nancy R. Rossi |
| Government (Total) | 10.92 sq mi (28.27 km2) |
| Government (Land) | 10.75 sq mi (27.84 km2) |
| Government (Water) | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Area (Total) | 10.92 sq mi (28.27 km2) |
| Area (Land) | 10.75 sq mi (27.84 km2) |
| Area (Water) | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Population (2020) (Total) | 55,584 |
| Population (2020) (Density) | 5,171/sq mi (1,996.6/km2) |
Other cities info:
West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, and a coastal city of Long Island Sound. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 55,584. Settled in 1648, West Haven (then known as West Farms) was a part of the original New Haven Colony. In 1719, it became the separate parish of West Haven, but was still officially a part of New Haven until 1822.