Colonie, New York
Colonie /ˌkɒləˈniː/ is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. It is the most-populous suburb of Albany, and is the third-largest town in area in Albany County, occupying approximately 11% of the county. Several hamlets exist within the town. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 85,590.
Colonie | |
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| Town of Colonie | |
Colonie Memorial Town Hall, Newtonville, NY | |
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Seal | |
| Etymology: From Dutch Colonie meaning a colony, referring to the Colony of Rensselaerswyck surrounding Albany | |
Location in Albany County and the state of New York. | |
Location of New York in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°43′10″N 73°45′22″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Incorporation as town | 1895 |
| Government | |
| • Town Supervisor | Peter G. Crummey (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.84 sq mi (149.81 km2) |
| • Land | 55.95 sq mi (144.90 km2) |
| • Water | 1.89 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Highest elevation (Locust Lane Loudonville) | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Lowest elevation (sea level) | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 85,590 |
| • Density | 1,529.76/sq mi (590.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 12047, 12110, 12189, 12204, 12205, 12211, 12303, 12304, 12309 |
| Area code(s) | 518, 838 |
| FIPS code | 36-001-17343 |
| FIPS code | 36-17343 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978853 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Colonie, New York |
| Website | www.colonie.org |
The name is derived from the Dutch Colonye or "Colonie", derived from the Colonie of Rensselaerswyck. All the land outside the Village of Beverwyck (now Albany) was referred to as the "Colonie". The town of Colonie is north of Albany and is at the northern border of the county. Within the town of Colonie are two villages, one also known as Colonie and the other known as Menands.
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