Siena College New York Map

About Siena College, New York

Siena College is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,500. The population density is 1461.7 people per km². Siena College is located at 42.7190°N, 73.7500°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12211.

Siena College rests on a gentle rise, its red-brick buildings catching the late afternoon sun against a backdrop of mature oaks and maples. It lies 3.0 miles west-south-west of Troy, NY (from Troy, NY: bearing 258°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north of Albany. The air here, particularly in autumn, carries a crispness, a promise of woodsmoke and fallen leaves, a scent that clings to the well-trodden paths winding between academic halls and student residences. The land itself, a part of the Hudson Valley's rolling topography, offers glimpses of distant, softened hills, a subtle undulation that defines the horizon and lends a quiet dignity to the campus. The very texture of the earth, a rich loam, seems to cradle the roots of the ancient trees, their branches reaching skyward like weathered hands. The founding of Siena College in 1937 marked a significant academic addition to the region, a place of learning established during a period of considerable national change. Its roots, however, extend back to the Franciscan friars, whose dedication to education has long been a cornerstone of this locality. The economic pulse of the surrounding area, while not defined by a single industry, benefits from the presence of institutions like Siena College, which draw talent and foster intellectual engagement, contributing to a character that blends academic pursuit with the enduring rhythms of upstate New York life. The nearby waterways, though not immediately visible from the campus itself, are part of a larger watershed that shapes the broader landscape, a constant, unseen presence that whispers of geological time.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Siena College, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.719, -73.75. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Siena College and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Siena College includes the ZIP code (12211), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), and school district assignment (North Colonie Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Siena College is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.