Most Populated City In New York

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What is the Most Populated City in the US
Arguably one of the most interesting and expensive places to live in, New York City (NYC) in the State of New York is the most populated city in the US. This city goes by other names like the City of New York or simply as New York and, as of 2016, its population stood at 8,537,673 people. This number is a 4.43% increase compared to the 2010 census estimates. On area, New York City covers an area of 468.484 square miles of which 302.6 square miles being land and 165.841 square miles being water. With a population density of 27,012 people per square mile, NYC is also the most densely inhabited city in the US. Internationally known as the home to UN headquarters, and a global leader in commerce, art, fashion,
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Administratively, the city consists of five boroughs/counties namely; Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Although the smallest, Manhattan is the most densely populated and responsible for most of the city’s global accolades while on the other hand, Brooklyn boasts of cultural, ethnic, and social diversity mixed with a unique architectural heritage. Queens is the largest borough and hosts the JFK International Airport whereas Staten Island is the most suburban of the boroughs. Most areas of Bronx are on mainland US and hosts the New York Yankees. Annually, New York City receives 49.9 inches of precipitation and 234 days of sunshine representing 57% of the year. Here, summers are generally warm (sometimes ranging from hot to humid) while springs and autumns range from chilly to warm with some …show more content…
This council is unicameral with 51 elected members representing districts. The mayor and council members serve on a three-consecutive term limit of four years each and is resettable after a four-year break. Of registered political party members, 69% are Democrats and 10% Republicans explaining why the city has consistently voted for Democratic presidential candidates. These major political parties consider New York as one of the most important sources of political

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