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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.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Town hall of Canaan at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Canaan Town HALL, Columbia County

Canaan Town Hall's addressCanaan Canaan Municipal Building
Box 116

East Chatman, NY 12060
United States
Phone number of Canaan Town HallNot available
Canaan, NY emailNot available
Canaan official websiteNot available
Mayor of CanaanRick Keaveney
Columbia County, New York: Vital Records Canaan vital records
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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.

Demography of Canaan

Name of Canaan inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population1 710 inhabitants458 / 6 720
Population density in Canaan46,3 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
CHATHAM POST OFFICE35 RAILROAD AVENUE5183923961
PITTSFIELD POST OFFICE212 FENN STREET4134426961
VALATIE POST OFFICE1050 KINDERHOOK ST5187587133
LEE POST OFFICE35 FRANK P CONSOLATI WAY4132431392
GREAT BARRINGTON POST OFFICE222 MAIN STREET4135283670
TOWN OF SAND LAKE8428 MILLER HILL ROAD5186742026
SCHODACK TOWN CLERK265 SCHUURMAN ROAD5184777590
CORNWALL POST OFFICE33 QUAKER AVE8455349801
COLUMBIA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE560 WARREN STREET5188283339
HUDSON POST OFFICE402 UNION ST5188283672
GREENE COUNTY CLERK411 MAIN STREET5187193255
NORTH ADAMS POST OFFICE67 SUMMER STREET4136644554
ALBANY COUNTY CLERK OF COURT16 EAGLE ST5184875102
ALBANY GMF POST OFFICE30 KARNER RD5184522286
ALBANY CITY CLERK24 EAGLE ST.5184345092

Canaan administrative numbers

Canaan Town code3612056
Canaan Town postcode12029

Transportation modes in Canaan

Airport
Pittsfield Municipal Airport 8 miles
Walter J. Koladza Airport 15.2 miles
Albany International Airport 30.1 miles

Canaan territory

Canaan area36,95 sq mi (95,70 km²)
Canaan altitude981 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 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
Local time
Cities twinned with CanaanCurrently, the town Canaan isn’t twinned
Namesake of Canaan
  • Canaan, Connecticut, États-Unis
  • Canaan, Iran
  • Canaan, Maine, États-Unis
  • Canaan, New Hampshire, États-Unis
  • Canaan, Vermont, États-Unis
  • Canaan, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canaan, Trinité-et-Tobago
Natural parksCanaan isn't part of a natural park

What is Canaan close to?

Nearby cities include: New Lebanon, Richmond, White Creek and Austerlitz
NassauNew LebanonNew Lebanon
AusterlitzNeighbouring townsNew Lebanon
AusterlitzRichmondRichmond
New Lebanon 4.5 milesRichmond 4.6 milesWhite Creek 6 miles
Austerlitz 6.8 milesWest Stockbridge 6.9 milesChatham 8.2 miles
Lenox 9.3 milesStockbridge 9.4 milesStephentown 10 miles
Pittsfield 10.1 milesHancock 10.6 milesAlford 11 miles
Nassau 11.4 milesGhent 12 milesLee 12.8 miles
Hillsdale 13 milesKinderhook 13.2 milesGreat Barrington 13.7 miles
Lanesborough 14 milesWashington 15 milesSchodack 15.4 miles

Distance between Canaan and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2482 milesHouston : 1498 milesPhiladelphia : 187 miles closest
Phoenix : 2173 milesSan Antonio : 1656 milesSan Diego : 2456 miles
Dallas : 1434 milesSan Jose : 2559 milesJacksonville : 951 miles
Indianapolis : 686 milesSan Francisco : 2608 milesAustin : 1583 miles
Columbus : 524 milesFort Worth : 1463 milesCharlotte : 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 District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 63

Leisure and activities in Canaan surrounding area

Golf course
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