Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn: A borough of New York City.
About
Brooklyn is a city located in the county of Kings in the U.S. state of New York. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,577,000 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1892.
Brooklyn is one of the 5 boroughs that makes up New York City. With over 2.5 million residents, if Brooklyn were its own city it would be the 4th largest in the U.S. Brooklyn spans about 70 square miles along the western end of Long Island.
History
Brooklyn was originally founded as six small Dutch towns in the 1600s before consolidating to become one city in 1898. It joined New York City in the same year.
In the 19th century, Brooklyn grew quickly as an industrial hub and became home to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. After WWII, its demographics began shifting as European immigrants were replaced by Puerto Ricans, Dominicans and others.
Diverse Neighborhoods
Today, Brooklyn is known for distinct neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, and Coney Island. Each area has its own unique culture and flair.
Brooklyn offers bustling hubs like Downtown Brooklyn along with historic residential communities and beachside neighborhoods.
Culture and Attractions
Famous Brooklyn attractions include:
- Prospect Park, designed by the same architects as Central Park
- The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum
- Coney Island boardwalk and amusement parks -Iconic eateries like Junior's Cheesecake and Grimaldi's Pizza
Brooklyn provides big city energy, culture, and diversity just across the river from Manhattan.
Quick Facts about Brooklyn
| Population | 2,577,000 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Kings County |
| Different from | King County, King County, Kings County |
| Area | 3604 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.15% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.85% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6501,-73.9496 |
| Named for | Kings River |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Capital | Hanford |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:05:02 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 11201 |
| Density | 715 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Weather | 63℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Brooklyn is located at 40°39'0"N 73°56'58"W (40.6501000, -73.9495800). It has 4 neighbors: Fresno County, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County and Tulare County.
Brooklyn map
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brooklyn
Official Website- Hanford
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,595,000 | - | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,607,000 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,635,000 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,601,000 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,590,000 | -0.42% | demographic balance |
| 2020 | 2,577,000 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brooklyn
1Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States View details
Phone: +17182229939 | Website available
2Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY, United States View details
Phone: +17189658951 | Website available
3Luna Park in Coney Island
1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States View details
Phone: +17183735862 | Website available
4Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, United States View details
Phone: +17186237200 | Website available
5Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States View details
Phone: +17186385000 | Website available
Where to Eat in Brooklyn
1Chuck E. Cheese
139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States View details
Phone: +17187834570 | Website available
Where to Stay in Brooklyn
1Condor Hotel
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States View details
Phone: +17185266367 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Brooklyn
1Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 View details
Phone: +12126698090 | Website available
2ACCES-VR Brooklyn District Office
55 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States View details
Phone: +17187226700 | Website available
3Agriculture & Markets Department
55 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States View details
Phone: +17187222876 | Website available
4New York Council
8203 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209 View details
Phone: +17187485200 | Website available
5Food Safety & Inspection Services
55 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States View details
Phone: +17187222876 | Website available
6New York City Council
1757 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11213 View details
Phone: +17189533097 | Website available
7Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212 View details
8Impartial Hearing Office
131 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States View details
Phone: +17189353280 | Website available
9City Hall Warriors llc
2162 E 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11229 View details
Phone: +17185762347
10NYCDOE Division of Instructional and Information Technology
2 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States View details
Phone: +17189355100
People born in Brooklyn (2)
People born in Brooklyn, including actor Jascha Washington, judge and flying ace Charles Older, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brooklyn, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196255 | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Brooklyn (NY) | 11203-2098 |
| 188942 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | Brooklyn (NY) | 11225-0000 |
| 189857 | Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz | Brooklyn (NY) | 11230-2798 |
| 190549 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn (NY) | 11210 |
| 190646 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn (NY) | 11225 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brooklyn, 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 |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
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- Brooklyn, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 2,472 people.
- Brooklyn, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,688 people.
- Brooklyn, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 1,390 people.
- Brooklyn, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,165 people.
- Brooklyn, Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 904 people.
- Brooklyn, Wisconsin civil town in Green County, Wisconsin with a population of 252 people.
Other cities in Kings County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kings County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Flatbush | 178,464 | A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. |
| Kensington | 1,182 | Village in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brooklyn distances to largest New York cities