Williamsburg Brooklyn New York Map

About Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York

Williamsburg Brooklyn is a locality in Kings County, New York, United States. With a population of 150,000, Williamsburg Brooklyn is a major urban centre in New York. The population density is 18000.0 people per km². Williamsburg Brooklyn is located at 40.7126°N, 73.9590°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11211.

Williamsburg Brooklyn, a vibrant district within Kings County, unfolds along the East River, its geography marked by a relatively flat terrain that once embraced marshlands and tidal flats before human intervention shaped its present form. It lies 2.3 miles north-west of Stuyvesant Heights Brooklyn, NY (from Stuyvesant Heights Brooklyn, NY: bearing 318°T), and is situated 2.5 miles east of New York. Historically, this area evolved from Dutch colonial settlements and later became a hub for German immigrants, carving out a significant industrial past with breweries and factories that punctuated the skyline and fueled its early economy. The steady presence of the river has always been a defining element, influencing trade and transportation, and even today, the echoes of its manufacturing heritage can be felt in the repurposed brick buildings that now house creative enterprises. The air here, especially on a humid summer evening, often carries a faint, sweet tang, a lingering memory of the sugar refineries that once dominated the waterfront. The cultural character of Williamsburg Brooklyn is a dynamic blend of enduring traditions and constant reinvention, a place where the ghosts of its working-class past mingle with the restless energy of contemporary art and music scenes. Notable landmarks include the Domino Sugar Refinery, a colossal, albeit derelict, monument to industrial might now undergoing transformation, and the waterfront parks offering sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, a vista that shifts with the changing light. While not home to major universities, its proximity to esteemed institutions fuels a constant influx of students and creatives, contributing to its bohemian spirit. The neighborhood has nurtured a remarkable number of famous individuals, particularly in music and acting, drawn to its affordability and artistic ferment. Major annual events, often spontaneous street fairs or gallery openings, underscore its reputation as a nexus of cultural innovation.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Williamsburg Brooklyn and Kings County.

Detailed location data for Williamsburg Brooklyn includes the ZIP code (11211), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Kings County, and school district assignment. 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 Williamsburg Brooklyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.