New Rochelle, New York

New Rochelle is a city located in Westchester County in the US state of New York. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 72,182. A July 1, 2002 Census estimate put the city's population at 72,472. The city is named after the city of La Rochelle in France, which was a stronghold of the Huguenots.

Geography

The City of New Rochelle is on the Long Island Sound. It is the second largest city in Westchester County, after Yonkers.

Related Topics:
Long Island Sound - Yonkers

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New Rochelle is located at 40°55'43" North, 73°47'3" West (40.928584, -73.784230){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.3 km² (13.2 mi²). 26.8 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.77% water. The city has a rough triangle shape, approximately 10 miles (16 km) from north to south and 1.5 miles (2 km) from east to west at its widest point.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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