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A town of 1,791 people in Columbia County, New York
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Conserved land8.2%1,935 of 23,488 acres
Trails3.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves11,080 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Town in New York, United States
1,570Population
36.9 sq miArea
981 ftElevation

Canaan is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 1,570 at the 2020 census, down from 1,710 at the 2010 census. The town is in the northeastern part of the county.

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ZIP code12029
Area code518
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$539K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

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