North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead, New York | |
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| Town of North Hempstead | |
North Hempstead Town Hall, located in Manhasset, the town seat. | |
| Nickname(s): TONH; TNH | |
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York. | |
| Coordinates: 40°45′32″N 73°35′17″W / 40.75889°N 73.58806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau |
| First settled | 1643 |
| Incorporated as a town | 1784 |
| Named after | Its location north of Hempstead |
| Town Seat | Manhasset |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| • Town Supervisor | Jennifer S. DeSena |
| • Town Council | Members' List |
| Area | |
• Total | 69.19 sq mi (179.21 km2) |
| • Land | 53.54 sq mi (138.68 km2) |
| • Water | 15.65 sq mi (40.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 237,639 |
| • Rank | 3rd in Nassau County |
| • Density | 4,438.28/sq mi (1,713.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 11001-11599 |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-059-53000 |
| Website | www |
North Hempstead (officially known as the Town of North Hempstead) is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 237,639 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the 7th largest city or town in New York by population.