Altamont, New York
Altamont | |
|---|---|
| Hellerburgh, Knowersville | |
| Etymology: means high mountain, referring to the Helderberg Escarpment | |
Location in Albany County and the state of New York. | |
Location of New York in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°42′19″N 74°2′1″W / 42.70528°N 74.03361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Town | Guilderland |
| Settled | 1790s |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | William J Smith V |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,675 |
| • Density | 1,323.06/sq mi (510.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 12009 |
| Area code | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-01517 |
| Website | Village website |
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Altamont is a village located in the town of Guilderland in Albany County, New York, United States. The village is in the western part of the town. The population was 1,675 at the 2020 census. The name means "high mountain."