Troy, New York

Troy is a city in New York and the county seat of Rensselaer County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,170; in 1910, the population was 76,813.

Geography

With a picturesque river waterfront, Troy is located at the head of the navigation on the Hudson River and is the terminus of the New York Barge Canal. It is the distributing center for a large area.

Related Topics:
Hudson River - New York Barge Canal

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The city is on the border of the Adirondack country and is placed in the center of a beautiful surrounding countryside. On the east are the Berkshire Hills, south is the valley of the Hudson, west the valley of the Mohawk, and on the north the Adirondack Mountains.

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Berkshire Hills - Mohawk - Adirondack Mountains

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Troy is located at 42°44'18" North, 73°40'51" West (42.738278, -73.680809){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²). 27.0 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.44% water.

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United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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