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South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT (shown in white) has 367.17 mi² of land area and 252.41 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 997.4', with a weighted average of 124.9' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 22.1°F to average highs around 84.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 52.4°F. Average annual precipation is 46.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of South Central Connecticut Planning Region is 0 with 0 households. These households are spread across 14 unique municipalties (not all shown).
What follows is a brief decription of the major municipality in this county:
One of New Haven's most notable features is its prestigious Ivy League institution, Yale University, which has been a cornerstone of the city's identity since its founding in 1701. Yale's campus, with its stunning Gothic architecture, world-class museums, and lush green spaces, serves as a intellectual hub for the city, attracting scholars, artists, and students from around the globe. The Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Center for British Art, and the Peabody Museum of Natural History are just a few of the university's renowned institutions that enrich the city.
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