Halfmoon, New York
Halfmoon is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 25,662 at the 2020 census. The town is apparently named for the shape of the lower elevation land north of the junction of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It is also said to be named for Henry Hudson's ship, the Halve Maen.
Halfmoon | |
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| Town of Halfmoon | |
The Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge connects Halfmoon in Saratoga County to Colonie in Albany County, New York, over the Mohawk River. | |
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Location within Saratoga County | |
Halfmoon Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 42°51′24″N 73°44′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Settled | 1788 |
| Named for | Halve Maen |
| Government | |
| • Supervisor | Kevin Tollisen (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.63 sq mi (87.10 km2) |
| • Land | 32.58 sq mi (84.38 km2) |
| • Water | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 25,662 |
| • Density | 787.66/sq mi (304.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 12065 & 12118 |
| Area code | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-31489 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979035 |
| Website | Town website |
Halfmoon is in the southeastern part of the county and is north of Albany.
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