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Manhattan, often referred to locally as The City, is the most densely populated and geographically smallest of the 5 boroughs of New York City. Manhattan serves as the city's economic and administrative center, cultural identifier, and historical birthplace.

The borough consists of Manhattan Island, bounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers, as well as several small adjacent islands. Manhattan additionally contains Marble Hill, a small neighborhood now on the U.S. mainland, separated from the rest of Manhattan by the construction of the Harlem Ship Canal in 1895.

History

Manhattan was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. In 1524 the first European explorer to arrive was Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer in the service of the French crown. He claimed the area for France and named it Nouvelle Angoulême (New Angoulême).

A Spanish expedition led by captain Estêvão Gomes visited the area in 1525 and named it Nueva Anglia (New England). In 1614 Dutch settlers established trade with the Native Americans and named the area New Netherland. The Dutch West India Company was chartered in 1623 and New Amsterdam became the capital of New Netherland in 1653. New Amsterdam surrendered to the British in 1664 and was renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York.

For more on the history of Manhattan, visit the Wikipedia page.

Population

As of the 2020 census, the population of Manhattan was 1,694,251. With a land area of 22.83 square miles, Manhattan has a population density of 74,113 people per square mile. Manhattan is the most densely populated borough in New York City.

Economy

Manhattan is the economic engine of New York City. Its daytime population swells to over 3.9 million with commuters and tourists. Manhattan's economy is based primarily on services, finance, insurance, real estate, media, arts, and tourism.

Major companies headquartered in Manhattan include Verizon Communications, American Express, Marsh & McLennan, Hess, News Corp, Time Warner, Estée Lauder, Nielsen, Revlon, New York Life, and Morgan Stanley.

Major business districts include Midtown, the Financial District, and Downtown Manhattan. Midtown is the largest central business district in the world and is home to major commercial areas like Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square.

For more on the economy and major employers see the NYCEDC website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Manhattan is a major tourist destination. According to NYC & Company, over 65 million tourists visited the city in 2019. Major attractions and landmarks in Manhattan include:

• Empire State Building - 350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118 - (212) 736-3100
• Statue of Liberty - Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004 - (212) 363-3200
• Rockefeller Center - 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111 - (212) 632-3975
• Times Square - Broadway & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036
• Central Park - Central Park S, New York, NY 10022 - (212) 310-6600
• Chrysler Building - 405 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10174 - (212) 682-3070
• Grand Central Terminal - 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 - (212) 340-2210
• The High Line - Gansevoort Street to 34th Street along 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

The Empire State Building, located at 350 5th Ave, has GPS coordinates 40.7484° N, 73.9857° W. The Chrysler Building, located at 405 Lexington Ave, has GPS coordinates 40.7516° N, 73.9744° W. Grand Central Terminal, located at 89 E 42nd St, has GPS coordinates 40.7527° N, 73.9772° W.

Transportation

Public transportation in Manhattan is extensive. Subway lines, bus routes, the Staten Island Ferry, and PATH trains provide service 24 hours a day. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) oversees public transportation in New York City.

Major transit hubs include Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The subway system connects Manhattan with the 4 outer boroughs and nearby suburbs.

For more on public transportation in Manhattan visit the MTA website.

Major bridges and tunnels connect Manhattan to New Jersey and the outer boroughs. These include the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, Queensboro, Triborough, and George Washington Bridges, as well as the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels.

County and Local Government

Manhattan is one of the 5 boroughs that make up New York City. It coexists with the 4 outer boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.

Manhattan is part of New York County, also known as Manhattan County or New York City County. Offices for New York County are located at 1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. The phone number is (646) 386-5900. Visit the Manhattan District Attorney website for more information.

New York City operates its own unified public school system. The New York City Department of Education administers public schools in all 5 boroughs. There are several public school districts located in Manhattan, including Districts 1 through 6. Visit schools.nyc.gov to learn more.

Other city government offices are located at Manhattan Municipal Building, 1 Centre St, New York, NY 10007. The general information phone number is 311.

Local Resources

Additional local resources in Manhattan include:

• New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018 - (917) 275-6975
• American Museum of Natural History - Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024 - (212) 769-5100
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 - (212) 535-7710

Visit the Manhattan, NYC Facebook page and New York Yankees website for more local info.

Map of Manhattan