Schenectady, New York

Schenectady is a city located in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 61,821. The city also has the ZIP code 12345. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk Indian word for "on that side of the pinery," or "near the pines," or "place beyond the pine plains."

Geography

Schenectady is located at 42°48'15" North, 73°55'45" West (42.804076, -73.929289){{GR|1}}. The altitude above sea-level is 211 to 275 feet.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²). 28.1 km² (10.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.27% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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