Albany
North America, United States
United States
People from Albany are called:
Male/General:
Albanian
Pronunciation:
/ælˈbeɪniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after the Duke of Albany (later King James II of England).
About Albany
- Capital city of New York since 1797.
- Located on the west bank of the Hudson River, 241 km north of New York City.
- One of the oldest continuous settlements founded by Europeans in the United States.
- Major center for government, education, and technology.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 99,224 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America
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