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.

Quick Facts

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

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