Bronx

The second smallest of the five boroughs in area and population. It is the only borough mostly on the American mainland.
The name "Bronx" originated with Swedish-born Jonas Bronck, who established the first settlement in the area as part of the New Netherland colony in 1639.

Type

Borough

County

Bronx County

City

New York City

Demonym

Bronxite

Borough President

Hayden Austin

District Attorney

Owen Webb

Population

1.4 million

Total Area

150 km²

Location under

New York City

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