# Middletown

> city in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

**Wikidata**: [Q49192](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49192)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middletown,_Connecticut)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/middletown

## Summary
Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, where it serves as the county seat. Founded in 1651, it is situated along the Connecticut River and had a population of 47,717 according to the 2020 United States Census.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States; also located in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
- **Inception**: Founded in 1651.
- **Population**: 47,717 (2020 Census); 47,648 (2010 Census); 48,600 (2006 estimate).
- **Area**: Total area of 109.724077 square kilometres; water area comprises 3.487775 square kilometres (3.1787% of total area).
- **Elevation**: 12 metres above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: 41.562222222222 latitude, -72.651111111111 longitude.
- **Government**: The office of the head of government is the Mayor of Middletown, Connecticut.
- **Timezone**: UTC−05:00 (standard time) and UTC−04:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Postal Codes**: 06457 (general), 06459 (Wesleyan University).
- **Local Dialing Codes**: 860 and 959.
- **Official Website**: http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/
- **Identifiers**: UN/LOCODE: USXIN; FIPS 55-3: 09-47290; GNIS Feature ID: 208877.

## FAQs
**What is the geographic setting of Middletown?**
Middletown is located in Middlesex County, within the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and the Greater Hartford statistical territorial entity. It lies next to the Connecticut River and has an elevation of 12 metres.

**What are the demographic and economic statistics for Middletown?**
According to the 2016–2020 American Community Survey, the city has 19,876 households and a per capita income of $38,345. The 2020 United States Census recorded a population of 47,717.

**What sister cities is Middletown twinned with?**
Middletown is twinned with Melilli and Cayey.

**What educational institutions are located in Middletown?**
Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, which is associated with the postal code 06459.

## Why It Matters
As the county seat of Middlesex County, Middletown serves as an administrative and civic hub for the region. Its designation as a city in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region highlights its role in regional planning and governance. The city's long history, dating back to its inception in 1651, marks it as one of the older settlements in the United States, contributing to the historical fabric of Connecticut.

## Notable For
- Serving as the county seat of Middlesex County.
- Being the location of Wesleyan University.
- Its location along the Connecticut River.
- Its founding in 1651.
- Being described in historical encyclopedias such as the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and Meyers Konversations-Lexikon.

## Body

### Governance and Administration
Middletown operates as a city in the United States and functions as the county seat of Middlesex County. The head of government holds the title of Mayor of Middletown, Connecticut. Administratively, it is located within the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (preferred designation) and the Greater Hartford statistical territorial entity. The city maintains an official website (cityofmiddletown.com) and a Facebook presence under the name "CityOfMiddletown."

### Geography and Environment
The city covers a total area of approximately 109.72 square kilometres. Of this area, water constitutes 3.487775 square kilometres, accounting for 3.1787% of the total surface area as recorded in 2010. Middletown is situated at an elevation of 12 metres above sea level. It is geographically positioned at latitude 41.562222222222 and longitude -72.651111111111. The city is located in or next to the Connecticut River. It operates in the UTC−05:00 timezone during standard time and UTC−04:00 during daylight saving time.

### Demographics and Economy
Population data for Middletown includes a count of 47,717 residents as of the 2020 United States Census (April 1, 2020). Previous records show a population of 47,648 during the 2010 United States Census and an estimated 48,600 in 2006. Economic data from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey indicates a per capita income of $38,345 (USD). The survey also recorded 19,876 households in the city.

### Infrastructure and Communications
Middletown utilizes postal codes 06457 for the general area and 06459 specifically for Wesleyan University. The local dialing codes are 860 and 959. The city's transportation and logistics identifiers include a UN/LOCODE of USXIN. It is identified by the U.S. National Archives with the identifier 10045948 and has a FIPS 55-3 code of 09-47290.

### Cultural and Historical References
The city has been described by several historical sources, including the Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885–1890) and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. It maintains sister city relationships with Melilli and Cayey. Middletown is the subject of a Reddit subreddit (middletown_ct) and a Quora topic (Middletown-CT). Wikimedia Commons hosts a gallery and category dedicated to the city under the title "Middletown, Connecticut."

### Identifiers and Classifications
Middletown possesses a wide array of identifiers across various databases and library systems:
- **Library Systems**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n80034913), Bibliothèque nationale de France ID (15240964r, 12404801n), VIAF ID (234088118), GND ID (4119940-6).
- **Geographical Databases**: GeoNames ID (4838633), Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID (7014047), OpenStreetMap Relation ID (6580065).
- **Knowledge Graphs**: Freebase ID (/m/01p726), BabelNet ID (02112711n), Wikidata description ("city in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States").
- **Other Systems**: MusicBrainz Area ID (fbea13ef-0ba9-4866-b741-cbf72908eac4), SNARC ID (hyperthymesia), OpenWeatherMap City ID (4838633).

The city is officially named "Middletown" and is also known by aliases such as "Middletown, Connecticut" and "Middletown, CT." It is distinguished from numerous other entities named Middletown, including those in different states and regions such as North Middletown, New Middletown, and Middletown Township.

## References

1. Encyclopædia Britannica Online
2. Geographic Names Information System
3. BnF authorities
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. OpenStreetMap
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. Czech National Authority Database
8. MusicBrainz
9. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
10. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
11. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
12. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
13. GeoNames
14. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/us.htm)
15. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
16. BabelNet
17. [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7790234836615608422)
18. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
19. Name Suggestion Index
20. 2010 United States Census
21. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)