Monroe, Connecticut

Monroe, Connecticut
Town
Gazebo in front of town hall
Seal
Coordinates: 41°20′10″N 73°13′33″W / 41.33611°N 73.22583°W / 41.33611; -73.22583
CountryUnited States
U.S. stateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RegionCT Metropolitan
Settled1671
incorporated1823
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town council
 • First SelectmanTerrence P. Rooney
 • Town Council
Town Council members
Area
 • Total
26.3 sq mi (68.1 km2)
 • Land26.1 sq mi (67.7 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
522 ft (159 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
18,825
 • Density721.3/sq mi (278.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06468
Area codes203/475
FIPS code09-48620
GNIS feature ID0213463
Websitewww.monroect.gov

Monroe is a town located in eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 18,825 at the 2020 census. Monroe is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.

The town is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City, New Haven, Stamford and Bridgeport.

Monroe contains the villages of Stepney, Stevenson and Monroe Center.

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