What Are People From Albany Called?

Name: Albany
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Albany are called:

People from Albany are called Albanian.

Demonym:

Albanian

Pronunciation:

/ælˈbeɪniən/

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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.

Quick Facts

Population:: 99,224 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Duke of Albany (later King James II of England).

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Hartford

100 km south of Albany

People are called:

Hartfordite

Boston

260 km east of Albany

People are called:

Bostonian

Montpelier

180 km north of Albany

People are called:

Montpelierite

Quick Facts

Population:: 99,224 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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