Alplaus, New York
Hamlet in the state of New York, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alplaus is a hamlet located in Schenectady County, New York, United States. Its name is derived from the Dutch Aal Plaats, or "Place of the Eels."
Alplaus, New York | |
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Coordinates: 42°51′10″N 73°53′58″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Schenectady |
Area | |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 12008 |
Area code | 518 |
Alplaus is in the southeast corner of the town of Glenville.
Some consider it part of the hamlet of East Glenville; however, it is generally recognized as a separate community. Alplaus is, however, part of the East Glenville census-designated place.
Census data for the ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) associated with Alplaus for the 2000 census had a total population of 431 people in 175 households.[1]
Alplaus has a Residents Association (ARA) which helps coordinate activities within the hamlet and manage relationships with town, county, and state government.