Cheshire, Connecticut
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Cheshire (/ˈtʃɛʃər/; formerly known as North Farms) is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. At the time of the 2010 census, the population of Cheshire was 29,261. The population is now estimated to be at 29,250. The center of population of Connecticut is located in Cheshire.