Town of Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York

The Town of Canajoharie is a town in Montgomery County, New York. About 3,658 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 42.6 sq mi (110 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,658 ± 41
County
Montgomery County
School district
Canajoharie Central School District
Land area
42.6 sq mi (110 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$78,281 ± $16,716
Median home value
$137,500 ± $27,571
Water area
0.5 sq mi (1.29 km²)
State
New York
Census code (GEOID)
3605712122
Coordinates (central point)
42.865377, -74.614888

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in the Town of Canajoharie, largest first

  1. Canajoharie (village)1,839 people
  2. Ames (village)87 people

These places’ central points lie inside the Town of Canajoharie. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Sharon, Schoharie County6.1 mi south
  2. Town of Minden6.2 mi northwest
  3. Town of Cherry Valley, Otsego County6.7 mi southwest
  4. Town of Root6.7 mi east
  5. Town of Palatine7.1 mi northeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Canajoharie. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Montgomery County, largest first

  1. Town of Amsterdam5,578 people
  2. Town of Minden4,181 people
  3. Town of Mohawk3,560 people
  4. Town of Palatine3,200 people
  5. Town of Florida2,690 people
  6. Town of St. Johnsville2,583 people
  7. Town of Glen2,555 people
  8. Town of Root1,963 people
  9. Town of Charleston1,394 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Montgomery County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Canajoharie

Longest day
15 hours 21 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 2 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:19 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:38 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:24 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:41 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:26 AM4:49 PM9 h 23 min
Feb 156:55 AM5:29 PM10 h 34 min
Mar 157:10 AM7:04 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:17 AM7:40 PM13 h 23 min
May 155:35 AM8:14 PM14 h 39 min
Jun 155:19 AM8:38 PM15 h 19 min
Jul 155:33 AM8:35 PM15 h 2 min
Aug 156:04 AM8:00 PM13 h 56 min
Sep 156:38 AM7:08 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:11 AM6:16 PM11 h 5 min
Nov 156:50 AM4:35 PM9 h 45 min
Dec 157:22 AM4:24 PM9 h 2 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Montgomery County or the local office.

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