Manhattan, New York

Manhattan: The most densely populated borough of New York City.

About

Manhattan is a city located in the county of New York in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,588,129. After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 1,644,518 inhabitants.

The city was created 402 years ago in 1623.

Manhattan is the most densely populated and geographically smallest of the five boroughs of New York City. However, it is the economic and administrative center of the city. Here are some key details about Manhattan:

Location & Geography

Manhattan is an island bounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers. It also includes Roosevelt Island and other small islands. It is connected to mainland New York via tunnels and bridges.

Neighborhoods

Manhattan contains distinct neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan, and Central Park. Each has its own vibe and attractions.

Economy

Manhattan is a global hub of finance, media, real estate, healthcare, tourism and other industries. Major companies are headquartered there including JP Morgan and The New York Times.

Population & Diversity

Over 1.6 million people live in Manhattan. It is an ethnically diverse borough, with a mix of immigrants from Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Culture & Entertainment

Manhattan offers world-famous attractions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway theater productions, Times Square, and Central Park. It never sleeps!

In summary, Manhattan is the economic powerhouse of New York and a vibrant hub of culture and entertainment. It is one of the world's major central business districts.

Manhattan locator map
Location of Manhattan on New York map.

Quick Facts about Manhattan

Population 1,644,518 (2015)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County New York County
Different from New York County
Postal code 10000–10399
Phone Area Codes 646, 212, 917
Official name Manhattan
Has part Roosevelt Island, Manhattan Island, Liberty Island, Marble Hill, Randalls Island, U Thant Island, Ellis Island, Governors Island
Latitude & Longitude 40.7834,-73.9663
Named for Manhattan Island
Altitude 279 feet / 85 meters
Establishment January 01, 1624 (402 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone
Local time 00:11:05 (23rd April 2026)
Population growth 3.43% (2010-2015)
Weather 65℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Above Gotham image
Above Gotham image

Geography

Manhattan is located at 40°47'0"N 73°57'59"W (40.7834300, -73.9662500). It has 10 neighbors: Edgewater, Fort Lee, Hoboken, Jersey City, North Bergen, Weehawken, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn.

Manhattan map

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Weather

65°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 10 mph NW Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Manhattan

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Manhattan increased by 3.43% in 5 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,588,129 - estimation process
2011 1,607,316 1.19% estimation process
2012 1,621,323 0.86% estimation process
2013 1,626,159 0.3% estimation process
2015 1,644,518 1.12% demographic balance
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Best Things to Do in Manhattan

1Times Square

Rating: 4.7 (166212)

Manhattan, NY 10036, United States View details

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2Pepsi Cola Sign

Rating: 4.7 (832)

4610 Center Blvd, Manhattan, NY 11109, United States View details

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People born in Manhattan (200)

People born in Manhattan, including photographer Frank Eugene, film director and actor Raoul Walsh, actress Valentina de Angelis, .

More notable people

  • Eleanor Roosevelt (American politician, diplomat, and activist, and First Lady of the United States (1884-1962)) she was born in 11/10/1884
  • Rose Marie (American actress, singer, comedian, and vaudeville performer (1923-2017)) she was born in 15/08/1923
  • Macaulay Culkin (American actor and singer) he was born in 26/08/1980
  • Groucho Marx (American comedian) he was born in 02/10/1890
  • Martin Lewis Perl (American scientist) he was born in 24/06/1927
  • James Maurice (American politician (1814-1884)) he was born in 07/11/1814
  • Matthew Carlson (screenwriter) he was born in 10/02/1951
  • Zac Posen (American fashion designer) he was born in 24/10/1980
  • Stephanie Zimbalist (American film actress) she was born in 08/10/1956
  • Zeppo Marx (American film star and member of the Marx Brothers) he was born in 25/02/1901
  • Roy Lichtenstein (American pop artist (1923-1997)) he was born in 27/10/1923
  • Fanny Brice (American actress, singer and comedian) she was born in 29/10/1891
  • Robert Anderson (American playwright, screenwriter, and theater producer) he was born in 28/04/1917
  • Idina Menzel (American actress, voice actress, singer, and songwriter) she was born in 30/05/1971
  • Robert Downey Jr. (American actor) he was born in 04/04/1965
  • John Hamburg (American screenwriter and film director) he was born in 26/05/1970
  • Mims (rapper) he was born in 22/03/1981
  • Éamon de Valera (3rd President of Ireland (1882-1975)) he was born in 14/10/1882

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Manhattan, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
193405 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York (NY) 10029-6574
188854 American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York (NY) 10023
189015 Bank Street College of Education New York (NY) 10025
190424 Weill Cornell Medical College New York (NY) 10065
190594 CUNY Hunter College New York (NY) 10065

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Manhattan, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NRO New Rochelle station 1 Railroad Plaza RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Manhattan.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gra Post Office New York (NY) 10028
Park W Post Office New York (NY) 10025
Planetarium Post Office New York (NY) 10024
Yorkvill Post Office New York (NY) 10128
Ansonia Post Office New York (NY) 10023

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in New York County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New York County , NY.

City Name Population Title
Inwood 10,082 City in New York County, New York, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Manhattan distances to largest New York cities