Berlin, Connecticut

Berlin, Connecticut
Rural Berlin from Short Mountain
Interactive map of Berlin, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°36′50″N 72°46′21″W / 41.61389°N 72.77250°W / 41.61389; -72.77250
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyHartford
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1785
HamletsBerlin
East Berlin
Kensington
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • Town managerRyan Curley
 • MayorMark Kaczynski (R)
 • Deputy mayorCharles Paonessa (R)
 • Town councilMark Kaczynski (R), Mayor
Charles Paonessa (R), Dep Mayor
Donna Veach (R)
Sandra Coppola (R)
Peter Rosso (D), Minority Leader
Mark Pruzin (D)
Kate Atkinson (D)
Area
 • Total
27.0 sq mi (69.9 km2)
 • Land26.3 sq mi (68.2 km2)
 • Water0.66 sq mi (1.7 km2)
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,175
 • Density766.2/sq mi (295.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06023, 06037
Area codes860/959
FIPS code09-04300
GNIS feature ID0213388
Major highways
Commuter Rail
Websitewww.berlinct.gov

Berlin (/ˈbɜːrlɪn/ BUR-lin) is a town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The population was 20,175 at the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1785. The geographic center of Connecticut is located in the town. Berlin is residential and industrial, and is served by the Amtrak station of the same name. Berlin also has two hamlets: Kensington and East Berlin. It has major manufacturers such as Plastic Molding Manufacturing, PYC manufacturing, and Budney Industries. Berlin has 1 high school 1 middle school and 3 elementary schools.