Willimantic, Connecticut

town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Willimantic, Connecticut is a census-designated place and former city. It is in the town of Windham, Windham County. About 18,149 people lived there at the 2020 census.[2] Eastern Connecticut State University and the Windham Textile and History Museum are in Willimantic.

Willimantic, Connecticut
Science Building Eastern Connecticut State University
Science Building
Eastern Connecticut State University
Nickname(s): 
Thread City, Frog City
Willimantic's location within Windham County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°43′N 72°13′W / 41.717°N 72.217°W / 41.717; -72.217
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyWindham
RegionSoutheastern CT
Named forWillimantic River
Area
 • Total5.554 sq mi (14.38 km2)
 • Land5.421 sq mi (14.04 km2)
 • Water0.133 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Population
 • Total18,149
 • Density3,348/sq mi (1,293/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06226[3]
Area code(s)860/959
AirportWindham Airport
Major highways
WebsiteOfficial website

References change

  1. "2020 Gazetteer (Connecticut)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Census - Geography Profile: Willimantic CDP, Connecticut". Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  3. "Willimantic ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.