Amsterdam, New York

Amsterdam, New York
The Sanford Clock Tower, built in 1922
The Sanford Clock Tower, built in 1922
Location within Montgomery County and the state of New York
Location within Montgomery County and the state of New York
Amsterdam is located in New York
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Location in New York
Amsterdam is located in the United States
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°57′N 74°11′W / 42.950°N 74.183°W / 42.950; -74.183
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyMontgomery
Incorporated (village)1830
Incorporated (city)1885
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorMichael Cinquanti (D)
 • City council
Members' List
Area
 • Total6.26 sq mi (16.21 km2)
 • Land5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2)
 • Water0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total18,219
 • Density3,102.16/sq mi (1,197.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04 (EDT)
ZIP code
12010
Area code(s)518 and 838
FIPS code36-02066
GNIS feature ID0942450
WebsiteCity of Amsterdam website

Amsterdam (/ˈæmstərdæm/) is a city in Montgomery County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,219. The city is named after Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

The City of Amsterdam is surrounded on the northern, eastern and western sides by the town of Amsterdam. The city developed on both sides of the Mohawk River, with the majority located on the north bank. The Port Jackson area on the south side is also part of the city.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.