The Bronx
United States · New YorkUS
Borough and county in New York, US
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York. The borough shares a land border with Westchester County, New York to its north; to its south and west, the New York City borough of Manhattan lies across the Harlem River; and to its south and east is the borough of Queens, across the East River. The Bronx, the only New York City borough located primarily on the U.S. mainland, has a land area of 42 square miles (109 km2) and a population of 1,472,654 at the 2020 census. It has the fourth-largest area, fourth-highest population, and third-highest population density of the boroughs.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,472,654
- Coordinates
- 40.850, -73.866
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 90 m
Overview of The Bronx
The Bronx belongs to New York, United States and has the feel of a major metropolis. About 1,472,654 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around family and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in The Bronx
Family in The Bronx
(1)Our data lists Zoo as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for The Bronx.
Nature in The Bronx
(1)The Bronx records Gardens under nature. All of it is drawn from The Bronx's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit The Bronx
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make The Bronx straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near The Bronx that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Bronx known for?
- The Bronx, in New York, United States, is best known for family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,472,654 residents.
- What can you do in The Bronx?
- Recorded activities in The Bronx include Zoo and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit The Bronx?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is The Bronx located?
- The Bronx is located in New York, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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