The Bronx, Borough in New York, United States
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City, United States. It is south of Westchester County; north and east of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of Queens, across the East River.
The Bronx was originally part of Westchester County but was gradually integrated into New York City through a series of annexations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Bronx is known as the birthplace of hip hop music and culture, and it also has a strong association with doo wop music.
Public transport in The Bronx includes buses run by MTA Regional Bus Operations and multiple NY Waterway routes.
The Bronx has notable landmarks like Yankee Stadium, Bronx Zoo, and the New York Botanical Garden.
Location: New York City
Inception: 1898
Population: 1472654
Elevation above the sea: 90 m
Website: bronxboropres.nyc.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap