Amsterdam, New York
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This article is about the city. For the adjacent town, see Amsterdam (town), New York.
Not to be confused with New Amsterdam.
Amsterdam (/ˈæmstərdæm/) is a city in Montgomery County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,219. The city is named after Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam, New York | |
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Coordinates: 42°57′N 74°11′W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Montgomery |
Incorporated (village) | 1830 |
Incorporated (city) | 1885 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council |
• Mayor | Michael Cinquanti (D) |
• City council | Members' List
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Area | |
• Total | 6.26 sq mi (16.21 km2) |
• Land | 5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2) |
• Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,219 |
• Density | 3,102.16/sq mi (1,197.82/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−05 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 12010 |
Area code(s) | 518 and 838 |
FIPS code | 36-02066 |
GNIS feature ID | 0942450 |
Website | City of Amsterdam website |
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The City of Amsterdam is surrounded on the northern, eastern and western sides by the town of Amsterdam. The city developed on both sides of the Mohawk River, with the majority located on the north bank. The Port Jackson area on the south side is also part of the city.