Connecticut was among the first states to join the Union, having been admitted on January 9, 1788, as the fifth state. The 2020 census ranks it as the 29th most populous state, with roughly 3.6 million residents. Unlike most U.S. states, Connecticut’s eight counties exist solely for geographic and statistical purposes and do not have any governmental functions. Instead, local governance is organized through 169 municipalities—comprising 149 towns, 19 cities, and one borough—each operating under its own governmental structure.
State Information
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Municipalities | 169 |
| Number of Cities | 19 |
| Number of Towns | 149 |
| Number of Villages | |
| State Capital | Hartford |
| Largest Municipality | Bridgeport (Population ≈148,654) |
| Smallest Municipality | Union (Population ≈785) |
| Number of Counties | 8 |
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter
Cities in Connecticut that start with A
- Andover
- Ansonia
- Ashford
- Avon
Cities in Connecticut that start with B
- Barkhamsted
- Beacon Falls
- Berlin
- Bethany
- Bethel
- Bethlehem
- Bloomfield
- Bolton
- Bozrah
- Branford
- Bridgeport
- Bridgewater
- Bristol
- Brookfield
- Brooklyn
- Burlington
Cities in Connecticut that start with C
- Canaan
- Canterbury
- Canton
- Chaplin
- Cheshire
- Chester
- Clinton
- Colchester
- Colebrook
- Columbia
- Cornwall
- Coventry
- Cromwell
Cities in Connecticut that start with D
- Danbury
- Darien
- Deep River
- Derby
- Durham
Cities in Connecticut that start with E
- Eastford
- East Granby
- East Haddam
- East Hampton
- East Hartford
- East Haven
- East Lyme
- Easton
- East Windsor
- Ellington
- Enfield
- Essex
Cities in Connecticut that start with F
- Fairfield
- Farmington
- Franklin
Cities in Connecticut that start with G
- Glastonbury
- Goshen
- Granby
- Greenwich
- Griswold
- Groton
- Guilford
Cities in Connecticut that start with H
- Haddam
- Hamden
- Hampton
- Hartford
- Hartland
- Harwinton
- Hebron
Cities in Connecticut that start with K
- Kent
- Killingly
- Killingworth
Cities in Connecticut that start with L
- Lebanon
- Ledyard
- Lisbon
- Litchfield
- Lyme
Cities in Connecticut that start with M
- Madison
- Manchester
- Mansfield
- Marlborough
- Meriden
- Middlebury
- Middlefield
- Middletown
- Milford
- Monroe
- Montville
- Morris
Cities in Connecticut that start with N
- Naugatuck
- New Britain
- New Canaan
- New Fairfield
- New Hartford
- New Haven
- Newington
- New London
- New Milford
- Newtown
- Norfolk
- North Branford
- North Canaan
- North Haven
- North Stonington
- Norwalk
- Norwich
Cities in Connecticut that start with O
- Old Lyme
- Old Saybrook
- Orange
- Oxford
Cities in Connecticut that start with P
- Plainfield
- Plainville
- Plymouth
- Pomfret
- Portland
- Preston
- Prospect
- Putnam
Cities in Connecticut that start with R
- Redding
- Ridgefield
- Rocky Hill
- Roxbury
Cities in Connecticut that start with S
- Salem
- Salisbury
- Scotland
- Seymour
- Sharon
- Shelton
- Sherman
- Simsbury
- Somers
- Southbury
- Southington
- South Windsor
- Sprague
- Stafford
- Stamford
- Sterling
- Stonington
- Stratford
- Suffield
Cities in Connecticut that start with T
- Thomaston
- Thompson
- Tolland
- Torrington
- Trumbull
Cities in Connecticut that start with U
- Union
Cities in Connecticut that start with V
- Vernon
- Voluntown
Cities in Connecticut that start with W
- Wallingford
- Warren
- Washington
- Waterbury
- Waterford
- Watertown
- Westbrook
- West Hartford
- West Haven
- Weston
- Westport
- Wethersfield
- Willington
- Wilton
- Winchester
- Windham
- Windsor
- Windsor Locks
- Wolcott
- Woodbridge
- Woodbury
- Woodstock
Note
Connecticut State has no cities starting with the letters I, J, Q, X, Y, and Z in the alphabetical arrangement.
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FAQs
How many cities and towns are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 169 municipalities, which include:
- 19 cities
- 149 towns
- 1 borough (Naugatuck, which functions as both a town and borough)
What is the nicest town in Connecticut to live in?
The loveliest town to live in Connecticut depends on what you’re looking for—great schools, a beautiful environment, or a welcoming community. Here are some of the top-rated towns based on livability, safety, and amenities:
- West Hartford – Best Overall
- Greenwich – Best for Luxury & Proximity to NYC
- New Canaan – Best for Charming Small-Town Feel
- Ridgefield – Best for Nature Lovers
- Simsbury – Best for Outdoor Enthusiasts
What are the 3 major cities in Connecticut?
The three major cities in Connecticut, based on population and economic significance, are:
- Bridgeport – The largest city in Connecticut (Population: ~148,654)
- New Haven – Known for Yale University (Population: ~134,023)
- Hartford – The state capital (Population: ~120,577)
