Manhattan

cities · geography · New York

Packed with People. Manhattan is the most densely populated of New York City's five boroughs, meaning more people live squeezed into this small space than almost anywhere else in the United States. It's like fitting an entire city into a tiny island.

Island Location. Manhattan sits on an island near the southern tip of New York State, surrounded by water on almost all sides. This island location made it the perfect place to build one of the world's greatest cities.

Money Central. Manhattan is the financial heart of the world, where huge banks, stock markets, and major businesses make important money decisions every single day. Millions of dollars change hands here constantly.

Culture Headquarters. More movies, TV shows, Broadway plays, music, and art happen in Manhattan than almost anywhere else on Earth. It's why people call it the entertainment capital of the world.

Smallest County. Manhattan is the smallest county by area in New York State, yet it's the most important and well-known part of the entire city and region.