Wilton Center, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wilton Center, Connecticut
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Location in Fairfield County and the state of Connecticut
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Town | Wilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.276 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.276 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 732 |
| • Density | 2,652/sq mi (1,024.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5:00 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4:00 (Eastern) |
| Area code(s) | 203 |
| FIPS code | 09-86380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631222 |
Wilton Center is a special area in the town of Wilton, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city by itself.
In 2010, about 732 people lived in Wilton Center. Part of this area is also a historic district. This means it has old buildings and places that are important to history.
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Exploring Wilton Center's Location
Wilton Center is easy to find on a map! It stretches from Ridgefield Road in the north to Wolfpit Road in the south. These are also known as Connecticut Route 33 and Connecticut Route 106.
What Borders Wilton Center?
To the east, you'll find the Metro-North Railroad Danbury Branch train line. The western side of Wilton Center has a wavy border, about 0.3 miles west of the train tracks.
The historic part of Wilton Center is mostly along Ridgefield Road, at the northern end. The Norwalk River also flows right through the eastern side of Wilton Center, moving from north to south.
How Big is Wilton Center?
The United States Census Bureau tells us that Wilton Center covers a total area of about 0.276 square miles. All of this area is land, with no water bodies within its borders.
See also
In Spanish: Wilton Center (Connecticut) para niños
