New Rochelle, New York

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New Rochelle (/ˌnrəˈʃɛl/ NEW-Rə-SHEL; older French: La Nouvelle-Rochelle) is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state.[2] In 2020, the city had a population of 79,726, making it the 7th-largest city and 22nd-largest municipality in the state of New York. Some residents refer to the city as New Ro. A well known destination within New Rochelle is “New Roc City,” which has restaurants and entertainment venues.

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New Rochelle, New York
City of New Rochelle
New Rochelle City Hall in 2006.
New Rochelle City Hall in 2006.
Flag of New Rochelle, New York
Official seal of New Rochelle, New York
Official logo of New Rochelle, New York
Nickname: 
Queen City of the Sound
Motto(s): 
Nunquam Retrorsum
(Never Backward)
Location within Westchester County and the state of New York
Location within Westchester County and the state of New York
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Interactive map of New Rochelle
Coordinates: 40°54′31″N 73°46′55″W
CountryFlag_of_the_United_States.svg United States
StateFlag_of_New_York.svg New York
CountyWestchester
Incorporated (city)1899
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorNoam Bramson (D)
  City Council
Members' List
Area
  Total13.14 sq mi (34.05 km2)
  Land10.29 sq mi (26.64 km2)
  Water2.86 sq mi (7.40 km2)
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total79,726
  Density7,750.92/sq mi (2,992.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
10801, 10802, 10804, 10805
Area code914
FIPS code36-50617
GNIS feature ID958451[2]
WebsiteOfficial website
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