Capital District (New York)
The Capital District, also known as the Capital Region, is the metropolitan area surrounding Albany, the capital of the U.S. state of New York. The Capital District was first settled by the Dutch in the early 17th century and came under English control in 1664. Albany has been the permanent capital of the state of New York since 1797. The Capital District is notable for many historical events that predate the independence of the United States, including the Albany Plan of Union and the Battles of Saratoga.
Capital District
Capital Region | ||
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Region | ||
| Etymology: Region of the capital of the state of New York | ||
Interactive Map of Albany–Schenectady, NY CSA
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| Cities | Albany, Amsterdam, Cohoes, Glens Falls, Gloversville, Hudson, Johnstown, Mechanicville, Rensselaer, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Troy, Watervliet | |
| Counties | Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18,720 km2 (7,228 sq mi) | |
| Population (2020) | ||
| • Total | 1,238,717 | |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Area code | 518, 838 | |
| Website | Capital District Regional Planning Commission Capital District Transportation Committee | |
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