Where is Connecticut (CT)?

Connecticut is located in the northeastern part of United States. It was one of the original 13 states and is one of the six New England states. It is bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York and Long Island. The latitude of Connecticut is 41.599998, and the longitude is -72.699997.

Connecticut Location Map

Where is Connecticut Located?

As shown in the given Connecticut location map that Connecticut is located in the north-eastern region of the country. Connecticut is the part of New England region. Connecticut map also shows that it shares its border with New York in the east, Massachusetts in the north, and Rhode Island in the east. Besides, Connecticut also shares its coastline with Atlantic Ocean. The climate type of state is temperate.

The capital city of Connecticut is Hartford; however, the largest city is Bridgeport. Other important cities are Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, New Britain, Greenwich, Danbury and Bristol.

Important economic sectors of the state are agriculture, industries, and other financial activities. The significant agriculture produces are nursery stock, eggs, and lobster (shellfish), cattle, dairy products; and tobacco. And, the important industries are transportation equipment, particularly helicopters, aircraft parts, and nuclear submarines; military weaponry; heavy industrial machinery and electrical equipment; fabricated metal products; chemical and pharmaceutical products; and scientific instruments.

Connecticut State Facts

Continent:North America
Country:United States
Coordinates41.6032° N, 73.0877° W
Region Type: State
Capital:Hartford
Abbreviation:CT, Conn. US-CT
Largest City:Bridgeport
Area:5,543 sq mi (14,357 km2)
Population:3,565,287 (2019 est.)
Joined The Union:January 9, 1788 (5th)
Nickname:The Constitution State
Highest Point:Massachusetts border on south slope of Mount Frissell
Lowest Point:Long Island Sound
Timezone:Eastern: UTC −5/−4
Official Website:https://www.ct.gov/