Connecticut is a state in the northeastern United States and is home to several cities. Meriden, Shelton, Bristol, Danbury, Norwalk, Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford are all cities located in Connecticut. Meriden is a city in New Haven County with a population of over 60, 000 people. Shelton is a city in Fairfield County with a population of over 40, 000 people. Bristol is a city in Hartford County with a population of over 60, 000 people. Danbury is a city in Fairfield County with a population of over 80, 000 people. Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County with a population of over 90, 000 people. Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and has a population of over 125, 000 people. New Haven is a city in New Haven County with a population of over 130, 000 people. Stamford is a city in Fairfield County with a population of over 130, 000 people. All of these cities are located in Connecticut and together make up the Connecticut City region.