New York Statistics
Location: New York State (NY)
Country dialling code: 1
Population: 7.4 million (city); 18 million (metropolitan area)
Ethnic mix: 29% black, 27 % white, 25% Hispanic, 13% Native American and 6% Asian
Religion: New York has one of the most religiously diverse populations in the world figures are constantly changing as the city continues to spiritually evolve.
Time zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before last Sunday in October)
Electricity: 110–120 volts, 60Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard
Average January temp: 0°C (32°F)
Average July temp: 25°C (77°F)
Annual rainfall: 1200mm (47.3 inches)
Sizes
Central Park comprises a total of 843 acres
New York City is only a total area of 301 sq miles:
Manhattan comprises a total of just 23.7 sq miles:
Manhattan, is 13.4 miles long.(3.7 km)
Manhattans, widest point: 2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Manhattan, narrowest point is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) at its narrowest point
The Bronx, total area is 44 sq miles
Brooklyn, total area in sq miles: 81.8
Queens, total area in sq miles: 112.2
Staten Island, total area in sq miles: 60.2
Population 2010
New York City: 8,214,426
Bronx: 1,361,473
Brooklyn: 2,508,820
Manhattan: 1,611,581
Queens: 2,255,175
Staten Island: 477,377
Ethnic mix: 29% black, 27% white, 25% Hispanic, 13% Native American and 6% Asian.
Religion: New York has one of the most religiously diverse populations in the world figures are constantly changing as the city continues to spiritually evolve.
Entertainment Production
Location shoots: Over 40,000 shoots take place annually (including commercials, films, television shows, music videos, documentaries, etc.)
Daily productions: 100
Feature films: over 250 a year
Television shows: 100+
Shooting days, 2008: 27,251
Direct expenditures: $5 billion
Entertainment production employment: 100,000
Airports
Airports serving New York City: Three
John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Taxis
Licensed Yellow cab taxis: 13,237
Flat fare from JFK International to any point in Manhattan: $45 plus tolls & tip.
Dining Out
There are currently 23,500 restaurants in NYC currently trading as of 2010.
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