Information on Ghent, Columbia County
The Town of Ghent is located in the state of New York, in Columbia County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Ghent Town HALL, Columbia County
| Ghent Town Hall's address | Ghent Ghent Municipal Building P O Box 98 Ghent, NY 12075 United States | |
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| Phone number of Ghent Town Hall | Not available | |
| Ghent, NY email | Not available | |
| Ghent official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Ghent | Lawrence J. Andrews, Jr. | |
| Columbia County, New York: Vital Records | Ghent vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New York birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Ghent
What county is Ghent NY in?Ghent, NY is located in Columbia County |
Where is Ghent, New York ?Ghent lies in Columbia County, situated in the northeastern part of the United States within the state of New York. It is located approximately 127 miles north of New York City and about 30 miles southeast of Albany, the state capital. The town is part of the larger Hudson Valley region, known for its scenic beauty and historic sites. |
Ghent administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Columbia - other counties in New York |
Demography of Ghent
| Name of Ghent inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 5 402 inhabitants | 180 / 4 267 | ||
| Population density in Ghent | 119,0 pop/sq mi (45,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Ghent, NY
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Ghent, NY
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CHATHAM POST OFFICE | 35 RAILROAD AVENUE | 5183923961 |
| VALATIE POST OFFICE | 1050 KINDERHOOK ST | 5187587133 |
| HUDSON POST OFFICE | 402 UNION ST | 5188283672 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE | 560 WARREN STREET | 5188283339 |
| GREENE COUNTY CLERK | 411 MAIN STREET | 5187193255 |
| CORNWALL POST OFFICE | 33 QUAKER AVE | 8455349801 |
| SCHODACK TOWN CLERK | 265 SCHUURMAN ROAD | 5184777590 |
| GREAT BARRINGTON POST OFFICE | 222 MAIN STREET | 4135283670 |
| CAIRO POST OFFICE | 540 MAIN STREET | 5186229766 |
| LEE POST OFFICE | 35 FRANK P CONSOLATI WAY | 4132431392 |
| TOWN OF SAND LAKE | 8428 MILLER HILL ROAD | 5186742026 |
| PITTSFIELD POST OFFICE | 212 FENN STREET | 4134426961 |
| SAUGERTIES POST OFFICE | 111 MARKET ST | 8452461998 |
| RED HOOK POST OFFICE | 7525 NORTH BROADWAY | 8457585361 |
| ALBANY COUNTY CLERK OF COURT | 16 EAGLE ST | 5184875102 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Ghent
There are 1 bank branches in Ghent.
The Bank of Greene County is the most popular bank in Ghent with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Ghent:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Greene County | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Ghent administrative numbers
| Ghent Town code | 3628871 |
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| Ghent Town postcode | 12075 |
Information on Ghent, Columbia County
| Cities twinned with Ghent | Currently, the town Ghent isn’t twinned |
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| Namesake of Ghent |
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| Natural parks | Ghent isn't part of a natural park |
Transportation modes in Ghent
| Airport | Walter J. Koladza Airport 15.5 miles Pittsfield Municipal Airport 19.8 miles Albany International Airport 30.9 miles |
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Ghent territory
| Ghent area | 45,41 sq mi (117,60 km²) |
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| Ghent altitude | 404 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.3156 Longitude: -73.6492 Latitude: 42° 18' 56'' North Longitude: 73° 38' 57'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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What is Ghent close to?
| Nearby cities include: Chatham, Stockport, Kinderhook and Claverack | ||
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| Kinderhook | Chatham | Chatham |
| Stockport |  | Chatham |
| Stockport | Stockport | Hillsdale |
| Chatham 4.1 miles | Stockport 5.2 miles | Kinderhook 6 miles |
| Claverack 6.3 miles | Austerlitz 6.6 miles | Hudson 8.3 miles |
| Hillsdale 8.4 miles | Stuyvesant 8.4 miles | Coxsackie 8.6 miles |
| Athens 9.1 miles | Greenport 9.5 miles | Canaan 12 miles |
| New Baltimore 12.1 miles | Scio 12.3 miles | Alford 12.3 miles |
| Taghkanic 12.8 miles | Catskill 12.9 miles | Coeymans 13.2 miles |
| Cornwall 13.2 miles | Copake 13.2 miles | West Stockbridge 13.4 miles |
Distance between Ghent and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2472 miles | Houston : 1486 miles | Philadelphia : 177 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2162 miles | San Antonio : 1644 miles | San Diego : 2445 miles |
| Dallas : 1422 miles | San Jose : 2549 miles | Jacksonville : 940 miles |
| Indianapolis : 675 miles | San Francisco : 2599 miles | Austin : 1571 miles |
| Columbus : 512 miles | Fort Worth : 1451 miles | Charlotte : 626 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Ghent, NY
Private schools in Ghent
Hawthorne Valley School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 273
Leisure and activities in Ghent surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Catskill Golf Club to Catskill 13.1 miles | Wyantenuck Country Club to Great Barrington 17 miles |
| Evergreen Country Club to Castleton-on-Hudson 17.2 miles | Egremont Country Club to Great Barrington 17.7 miles |
| Stockbridge Golf Club to Stockbridge 17.9 miles | Capital Hills at Albany to Albany 18.1 miles |