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Washington
A town of 3,676 people in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
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Town in Connecticut, United States1779Established
3,646Population
38.7 sq miArea
499 ftElevation
Washington is a rural town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the Northeast region of the United States. The population was 3,646 at the 2020 census. Washington is known for its picturesque countryside, historic architecture, and active civic and cultural life. The town has strong ties to New York City, and is home to many cultural and business elites. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region.
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ZIP code06793
Area code860
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#17Best public schoolsof 149 in CT
DistrictRegional School District 12Schools5
Washington Primary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–5 · 156 students
Shepaug Valley SchoolHigh · Grades 6–12 · 486 students
RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL
THE FREDERICK GUNN SCHOOL
WASHINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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