Bethany, Connecticut

Bethany, Connecticut
Bethany Veterans Wall of Honor
Motto: 
"Rural Is Beautiful"
Interactive map of Bethany, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°25′32″N 72°59′33″W / 41.42556°N 72.99250°W / 41.42556; -72.99250
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew Haven
RegionSouth Central CT
Incorporated1832
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanSal Amadeo (acting) (R)
 • SelectmanRobert H. Brinton, Jr. (R)
 • SelectmanGina Teixeira (D)
Area
 • Total
21.4 sq mi (55.4 km2)
 • Land21.0 sq mi (54.3 km2)
 • Water0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation
574 ft (175 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,297
 • Density253/sq mi (97.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
06524
Area codes203/475
FIPS code09-04580
GNIS feature ID0213389
Websitewww.bethany-ct.com

Bethany is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 5,297 at the 2020 census.