Place details
Place nameManhattan
Other namesManhattan Island
CountryUnited States
Latitude40.783
Longitude-73.967
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located between Hudson River and New York Bay. Manhattan comprises Manhattan Island, several smaller islands, and a small section of the mainland; it is one of the five boroughs that form the City of New York. The borough is coextensive with New York County. Is a hub of commerce and entertainment for the city; famed for its skyline of skyscrapers.