Southport Connecticut Map

About Southport, Connecticut

Southport is a locality in Greater Bridgeport (Fairfield County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,568. The population density is 680.8 people per km². Southport is located at 41.1365°N, 73.2834°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Southport, a jewel on the Connecticut coast, unfolds with a quiet elegance, its landscape shaped by the gentle caress of Long Island Sound. It lies 4.6 miles west-south-west of Bridgeport, CT (from Bridgeport, CT: bearing 243°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east-north-east of Norwalk. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the water's embrace, while ancient elms, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, cast dappled patterns on well-tended lawns. The terrain rises subtly from the shoreline, offering glimpses of sailboats resting at anchor, their masts like slender fingers reaching for the sky, and the weathered shingles of historic homes speak of a continuous, unhurried existence. The light here, especially as the day draws to a close, possesses a pearly luminescence, softening the edges of the white clapboard buildings and painting the harbor in hues of rose and lavender. This venerable settlement, with its roots reaching back to maritime endeavors, once thrived on the commerce of ships and the bounty of the sea. The echoes of its past as a significant port and shipbuilding center are still palpable in the preserved architecture and the hushed reverence with which locals speak of its history. Today, Southport’s economy is a more refined affair, focusing on boutique shops, art galleries, and the quiet prosperity of its residents, many of whom find their livelihoods in nearby financial centers. The Southport Harbor, a focal point of the village, remains a picturesque testament to its seafaring heritage, its waters reflecting the enduring charm of this Fairfield County enclave, a place where the past and present flow together as smoothly as the tide.

About This Southport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Southport, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.136486, -73.283449. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Southport and Greater Bridgeport County.

Detailed location data for Southport includes the ZIP code (06890), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Greater Bridgeport County, and school district assignment (Fairfield School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Southport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.