Southbury, Connecticut
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Southbury is a town in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. Southbury is north of Oxford and Newtown, and east of Brookfield. Its population was 19,879 at the 2020 census.[1] The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Southbury, Connecticut | |
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Town of Southbury | |
New Haven County and Connecticut Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut | |
Coordinates: 41°28′25″N 73°14′03″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
County | New Haven |
Region | Naugatuck Valley |
Incorporated | 1787 |
Government | |
• Type | Selectman-town meeting |
• First selectman | Jeff Manville (R) |
• Selectmen | George Bertram (R)
Justin Bette (D) Jason Buchsbaum (R) Jennifer Naylor (R) Mike Rosen (D) |
Area | |
• Total | 40.1 sq mi (103.8 km2) |
• Land | 39.0 sq mi (101.0 km2) |
• Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,879 |
• Density | 500/sq mi (190/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
ZIP code | 06488 |
Area code(s) | 203/475 |
FIPS code | 09-69640 |
GNIS feature ID | 0213507 |
Website | www |
Southbury comprises sprawling rural country areas, suburban neighborhoods, and historic districts. It is a short distance from major business and commercial centers, and is within 65 miles (105 km) of New York City and 35 miles (56 km) of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut.
Southbury is the only community in the country with the name "Southbury", which is why the town seal reads Unica Unaque, meaning "The One and Only."