Nanuet, New York facts for kids
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Nanuet, New York
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The Shops at Nanuet shopping mall
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Location in Rockland County and the state of New York.
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 Nanuet, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.44 sq mi (14.09 km2) |
| • Land | 5.43 sq mi (14.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,886 |
| • Density | 3,474.89/sq mi (1,341.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10954
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-49407 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958250 |
Nanuet is a small community in Rockland County, New York. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place, which means it's a recognized community but not an officially incorporated town or city. Nanuet is part of the town of Clarkstown.
You can find Nanuet north of Pearl River and south of New City. It's also east of Spring Valley and west of West Nyack. Nanuet is about halfway between Manhattan and Bear Mountain, and only about 2 miles north of the New Jersey border.
In 2010, about 17,882 people lived in Nanuet. It's also home to one of the three train stations in Rockland County that are on New Jersey Transit's Pascack Valley Line.
Major highways like the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287), the Tappan Zee Bridge, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway were built in the 1950s. These roads helped Nanuet grow a lot, leading to more people moving there and new places like the Nanuet Mall (now The Shops at Nanuet) and other shopping centers being built.
Nanuet has been recognized as a great place to live! In 2007 and 2011, CNN Money listed Nanuet as one of the "100 Best Places to Live" in the United States. They noted that housing was affordable and there were many fun things to do, like shopping and outdoor activities.
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History of Nanuet
Nanuet was first called Clarkstown. In 1856, the name was changed to Nanuet. This new name came from Munsee Chief Nannawitt, who was an important leader in the area.
Trains became a big part of Nanuet's history. The Erie Railroad first came to Rockland County in 1841. Later, in 1869, the New Jersey and New York Railroad (which is now part of the Pascack Valley Line) reached Nanuet. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from the community.
Geography and Landscape
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| Pearl River | Blauvelt |
Nanuet is located at about 41 degrees North latitude and 74 degrees West longitude. It covers a total area of about 5.4 square miles (14 square kilometers), and almost all of it is land.
The land in Nanuet was shaped by the last ice age. This means the ground is very rocky, and you can see large boulders that were moved by the glaciers. These glaciers also brought rocks and minerals from far away, even from Canada, and left them in Nanuet. Scientists believe this is where some special minerals, like those rich in manganese, came from. There are also very old Precambrian Era jellyfish fossils found in the undeveloped wooded areas.
One interesting feature is a Hopewell Indian burial mound. It dates back to 325 AD and is shaped like a snake. You can find it near Nauraushaun Brook, close to the Manhattan Woods Golf Club.
Lake Nanuet Park is a popular spot. It has a swimming pool designed to look like a natural lake. The park also has fields for baseball and softball, offering fun activities for residents during the summer.
| Climate data for Nanuet, NY | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
42 (6) |
51 (11) |
62 (17) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
83 (28) |
76 (24) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
24 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
62 (17) |
55 (13) |
44 (7) |
36 (2) |
27 (−3) |
42 (6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.81 (97) |
3.33 (85) |
4.50 (114) |
4.54 (115) |
4.43 (113) |
4.36 (111) |
4.66 (118) |
4.47 (114) |
4.81 (122) |
4.57 (116) |
4.24 (108) |
4.38 (111) |
52.1 (1,324) |
People of Nanuet
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| 2020 | 18,886 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Nanuet was 18,886 people. The community is made up of many different kinds of families and individuals.
Many households in Nanuet have children under 18 living at home. The average household size is about 2.7 people. The population includes people of all ages, from young children to seniors. The median age in Nanuet is around 38 years old.
Education in Nanuet
Nanuet is proud of its schools! Several schools in Rockland County have won the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Education. This award recognizes schools for being excellent. In 2016, Nanuet Senior High School received this special award.
The Nanuet school district includes:
- Highview Elementary School (the first school in Nanuet)
- George W. Miller Elementary School
- A. MacArthur Barr Middle School
- Nanuet Senior High School
Nanuet Senior High School has had some impressive sports teams! The girls' varsity basketball team won state and federation championships in 2008-2009. In 1989, the football team gained national attention when they won the New York State Division III championship. Sports Illustrated even called them the number one high school team in the state that year, as they finished their season undefeated and without allowing any points!
The Nanuet Union Free School District is highly rated. In 2018, it was ranked among the best school districts in Nanuet by Niche. Also in 2018, the Nanuet Public Schools won the National School Boards Association Magna Award for their Outdoor Education Center (OEC).
Fun Places to Visit in Nanuet
Nanuet has several interesting places:
- Novo-Diveevo Russian Orthodox Convent: This is a convent, cemetery, and adult home for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. It's a peaceful and historic site.
- The Shops at Nanuet: This is an outdoor shopping mall that opened in 2013. It used to be called Nanuet Mall, which first opened in 1969. It's a great place for shopping and dining.
- Nanuet Star Theatre: This theater, located on Route 59, was once a popular spot for concerts. The famous band Kiss even recorded part of their album Rock and Roll Over here in 1976!
- Rockland County Times: This newspaper, the only paid weekly newspaper in Rockland, has its offices in Nanuet.
- Nanuet station: This is a train station on the Pascack Valley Line. It's one of the last stops on the line before it reaches Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey.
Nanuet in Pop Culture
Nanuet has even been mentioned in the world of video games! In 2012, a big Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament called "Revival of Melee 5" was held in Nanuet. It became quite famous in the gaming community because of an unusual rule that caused a game to be replayed, which changed the outcome for one of the top players.
See also
In Spanish: Nanuet para niños
