Albany County Map, New York
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Albany County, New York
Albany County sits in eastern New York, straddling the Hudson River. It’s home to the state capital, Albany, which gives the county its name. The Dutch settled here way back in the 1600s, leaving their mark on local architecture and culture.
The county has a strong economy, thanks to government jobs and a growing tech sector. Trendy restaurants and shops line the streets of downtown Albany. But drive a few miles out, and you’re surrounded by rolling hills and farms.
You’ll find a mix of urban and rural vibes. The Helderberg Escarpment has hiking and rock climbing. Albany County’s location makes it a great base for exploring the rest of upstate New York. It’s an hour from the Adirondacks and not much farther from the Catskills.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Albany County |
| County Seat | Albany |
| Population | Approximately 317,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Albany, Cohoes, Watervliet, Colonie, Guilderland, Bethlehem, New Scotland |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 87, Interstate 90, U.S. Route 9, U.S. Route 20, New York State Route 5 |
| FIPS Code | 36-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 533 square miles (523 sq mi land, 10 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Schenectady County (Northwest), Saratoga County (North), Rensselaer County (East), Columbia County (Southeast), Greene County (South), Schoharie County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 42.6526° N, 73.7562° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Duke of York and Albany, who later became King James II of England |
| Major Landmarks | New York State Capitol, Empire State Plaza, Washington Park, Albany Pine Bush Preserve |
| Website | Albany County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Albany County Road Map
Albany County has a dense highway network. I-87 runs north–south through the east side. I-90 cuts across from west to east. Some roads hug the river, but others climb the hills west of town. Even with all this, it’s easy to miss something. Use our zoom tool in our road map below to see it all clearly.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Albany County Satellite Map
Urban development stands out near the river. Albany’s streets and buildings form a clear grid. But just west of the city, forested hills appear. Suburbs fill in the space between. Farmland and wooded tracts dominate the western edges. Though it’s a capital county, much of it looks rural from above.
OUTLINE MAP
Albany County Blank Map
Albany County has a nearly parallelogram shape. The Hudson River forms its eastern border. It does not border another state but Massachusetts is fairly close.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Albany County:
New York County Map
New York has 62 counties. Each with their own attitude. Manhattan’s chaos to the Adirondacks’ silence… and how about those Buffalo wings? Explore our NY counties maps.