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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Facts
Population
8,804,190 1
Area (sq km)
1223.59 1
Founding Year
1624 1
1624 is the Dutch settlement date as New Amsterdam; the city was renamed New York in 1664, which this key does not attempt to capture separately.
Population Estimate Year
2020 1
Latitude
40.7128 degrees north 1
Longitude
74.0061 degrees west 1
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New York City is located in the U.S. state of New York.

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1. New York City (Wikipedia)
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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
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8,804,190
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Population (2020)
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1,223.59
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1. New York City (Wikipedia)
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40.7128 N 74.0061 W
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40.7128 N 74.0061 W
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1624
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United States
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It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors.
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