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A town of 30,896 people in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
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Town in Connecticut, United States
30,536Population
13.2 sq miArea
85 ftElevation

Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. Located 8 miles (13 km) south of downtown Hartford, Newington is an older, mainly residential suburb located in Greater Hartford. As of 2023, the population is 30,527. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has its headquarters in Newington. Newington is home to Mill Pond Falls, near the center of town. It is celebrated each fall during the Waterfall Festival. The American Radio Relay League is headquartered in Newington, with a call sign of W1AW.

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ZIP code06111, 06131
Area code860
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