Highlands, New York

Highlands is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. It is officially known as the Town of Highlands. The population was 12,939 at the 2020 census.[3]

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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 41°21′36″N 074°00′30″W / 41.36000°N 74.00833°W / 41.36000; -74.00833Coordinates: 41°21′36″N 074°00′30″W / 41.36000°N 74.00833°W / 41.36000; -74.00833 [1]
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyOrange
Area
 • Total33.46 sq mi (86.65 km2)
 • Land30.40 sq mi (78.73 km2)
 • Water3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)  9.15%
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Population
 • Total12,939
 • Density425.67/sq mi (164.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code36-34550
GNIS feature ID979067
Websitehighlands-ny.gov

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Town of Highlands". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Highlands town, Orange County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2024.