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Area code518 Wikidata

About Amsterdam

City in New York, United States
1710Established
18,219Population
6.3 sq miArea
361 ftElevation

Amsterdam () is the largest and most populated 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 bordered on the northern and eastern 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.

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