Information on Canaan, Columbia County
The Town of Canaan is located in the state of New York, in Columbia County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Canaan Town HALL, Columbia County
| Canaan Town Hall's address | Canaan Canaan Municipal Building Box 116 East Chatman, NY 12060 United States | |
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| Phone number of Canaan Town Hall | Not available | |
| Canaan, NY email | Not available | |
| Canaan official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Canaan | Rick Keaveney | |
| Columbia County, New York: Vital Records | Canaan vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New York birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan NY in?Canaan, NY is located in Columbia County |
Where is Canaan, New York ?Canaan lies within Columbia County, positioned in the eastern part of New York State, USA. It is situated near the Massachusetts border, making it part of the Berkshire region. Located southeast of Albany and northeast of Hudson, Canaan is also close to the Taconic Mountains and the Hudson River, offering a picturesque rural setting. |
Canaan administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Columbia - other counties in New York |
Demography of Canaan
| Name of Canaan inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 710 inhabitants | 458 / 6 720 | ||
| Population density in Canaan | 46,3 pop/sq mi (17,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Canaan, NY
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Canaan, NY
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CHATHAM POST OFFICE | 35 RAILROAD AVENUE | 5183923961 |
| PITTSFIELD POST OFFICE | 212 FENN STREET | 4134426961 |
| VALATIE POST OFFICE | 1050 KINDERHOOK ST | 5187587133 |
| LEE POST OFFICE | 35 FRANK P CONSOLATI WAY | 4132431392 |
| GREAT BARRINGTON POST OFFICE | 222 MAIN STREET | 4135283670 |
| TOWN OF SAND LAKE | 8428 MILLER HILL ROAD | 5186742026 |
| SCHODACK TOWN CLERK | 265 SCHUURMAN ROAD | 5184777590 |
| CORNWALL POST OFFICE | 33 QUAKER AVE | 8455349801 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE | 560 WARREN STREET | 5188283339 |
| HUDSON POST OFFICE | 402 UNION ST | 5188283672 |
| GREENE COUNTY CLERK | 411 MAIN STREET | 5187193255 |
| NORTH ADAMS POST OFFICE | 67 SUMMER STREET | 4136644554 |
| ALBANY COUNTY CLERK OF COURT | 16 EAGLE ST | 5184875102 |
| ALBANY GMF POST OFFICE | 30 KARNER RD | 5184522286 |
| ALBANY CITY CLERK | 24 EAGLE ST. | 5184345092 |
Canaan administrative numbers
| Canaan Town code | 3612056 |
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| Canaan Town postcode | 12029 |
Transportation modes in Canaan
| Airport | Pittsfield Municipal Airport 8 miles Walter J. Koladza Airport 15.2 miles Albany International Airport 30.1 miles |
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Canaan territory
| Canaan area | 36,95 sq mi (95,70 km²) |
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| Canaan altitude | 981 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.4019 Longitude: -73.4464 Latitude: 42° 24' 7'' North Longitude: 73° 26' 47'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Canaan | Currently, the town Canaan isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Canaan |
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| Natural parks | Canaan isn't part of a natural park |
What is Canaan close to?
| Nearby cities include: New Lebanon, Richmond, White Creek and Austerlitz | ||
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| Nassau | New Lebanon | New Lebanon |
| Austerlitz |  | New Lebanon |
| Austerlitz | Richmond | Richmond |
| New Lebanon 4.5 miles | Richmond 4.6 miles | White Creek 6 miles |
| Austerlitz 6.8 miles | West Stockbridge 6.9 miles | Chatham 8.2 miles |
| Lenox 9.3 miles | Stockbridge 9.4 miles | Stephentown 10 miles |
| Pittsfield 10.1 miles | Hancock 10.6 miles | Alford 11 miles |
| Nassau 11.4 miles | Ghent 12 miles | Lee 12.8 miles |
| Hillsdale 13 miles | Kinderhook 13.2 miles | Great Barrington 13.7 miles |
| Lanesborough 14 miles | Washington 15 miles | Schodack 15.4 miles |
Distance between Canaan and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2482 miles | Houston : 1498 miles | Philadelphia : 187 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2173 miles | San Antonio : 1656 miles | San Diego : 2456 miles |
| Dallas : 1434 miles | San Jose : 2559 miles | Jacksonville : 951 miles |
| Indianapolis : 686 miles | San Francisco : 2608 miles | Austin : 1583 miles |
| Columbus : 524 miles | Fort Worth : 1463 miles | Charlotte : 637 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Canaan, NY
High schools in Canaan
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School
District of Berkshire Union Free School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 63
Leisure and activities in Canaan surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club to Lenox 9.3 miles | Country Club of Pittsfield to Pittsfield 9.7 miles |
| Stockbridge Golf Club to Stockbridge 11.1 miles | Pontoosuc Lake Country Club to Pittsfield 11.4 miles |
| Berkshire Hills Country Club to Pittsfield 11.9 miles | General Electric Athletic Club to Pittsfield 12 miles |
| Greenock Country Club to Lee 12.2 miles | Egremont Country Club to Great Barrington 15.8 miles |
| Wahconah Country Club to Dalton 16.2 miles | Wyantenuck Country Club to Great Barrington 16.4 miles |