Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is near Pennsylvania, and sits along the Susquehanna River. In 2020, 47,969 people lived in the city, while 247,138 people lived in the metropolitan area. In the past, Binghamton was known for making cigars, shoes, and computers. IBM started in the Binghamton area. The area is home to Binghamton University.
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| Coordinates: 42°6′08″N 75°54′42″W / 42.10222°N 75.91167°WCoordinates: 42°6′08″N 75°54′42″W / 42.10222°N 75.91167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Settled | 1802 |
| Incorporated (village) | 1834 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1867 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • City | 11.13 sq mi (28.82 km2) |
| • Land | 10.48 sq mi (27.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) 5.83% |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population | |
| • City | 47,969 |
| • Density | 4,577.63/sq mi (1,767.39/km2) |
| • Urban | 155,942 |
| • Metro | 247,138 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 139xx (13901 = downtown) |
| FIPS code | 36-007-06607 |
| Website | https://binghamton-ny.gov |
In 2009, a man shot 13 people and himself dead.
Binghamton is home to the Binghamton Senators hockey team and the Binghamton Mets baseball team.
Binghamton, New York Media
Former DL&W Station, part of the Railroad Terminal Historic District
Perspective map of Binghamton from 1882 published by L.R. Burleigh
Court Street, c. 1910
Flooding in 2011 due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee
Aerial view of Binghamton's skyline
Confluence Park, facing west toward the confluence of the Susquehanna (left) and Chenango (right) rivers
The Beaux-Arts Security Mutual Life Building (1905)
The Roberson Mansion with a wing of the attached Museum.
North Side, along Chenango Street
Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church in the First Ward.
References
- ↑ "History". City of Binghamton, New York. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ↑ "GNIS Detail - Binghamton". U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved 31 July 2021.[dead link]
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Binghamton city, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
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