- Specifically, Manhattan is situated on an island at the mouth of the Hudson River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Here are the geographical coordinates of Manhattan:
• Latitude: 40° 42' 51" N
• Longitude: 74° 00' 22" W
Manhattan is considered the financial, commercial, and cultural hub of New York City, renowned for its iconic skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, as well as Times Square, Central Park, and Wall Street.