Alplaus, New York
| Alplaus, New York | |
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| hamlet | |
 Alplaus, New York
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| Coordinates: 42°51′10″N 73°53′58″W / 42.85278°N 73.89944°WCoordinates: 42°51′10″N 73°53′58″W / 42.85278°N 73.89944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady |
| Area | |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 12008 |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
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 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.
Since Alplaus is not an incorporated area, its borders are not specific. Some consider the ZIP Code 12008 to define Alplaus, while others may say it is the Alplaus volunteer fire department (officially known as Glenville Fire District #2).
Alplaus is located at 42°51′19″N 73°53′58″W / 42.85528°N 73.89944°W. It has an elevation of approximately 210 feet (64 m) at the Mohawk River.
Rexford, a hamlet in the town of Clifton Park in Saratoga County, borders Alplaus to the east. The Mohawk River borders on the south. Generally, the Glenridge and Schenectady Country Airport represents the western border.
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