Boroughs of New York City
New York's various boroughs were created when the city was established. Learn in-depth information about each of these districts and what to see in each of them.
To learn a little more about New York, we'll explain a little about the geography of its different districts, also called boroughs.
Boroughs
New York is composed of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Each borough is part of five of New York's counties: Manhattan is part of the County of New York, Brooklyn is part of the County of Kings, Queens (County of Queens), the Bronx is part of the Bronx County and Staten Island (Richmond County). Until 1898, when these counties were joined, the city of New York was only formed by Manhattan.
Although each borough has a president, their role is very limited since the management is highly centralized by the Mayor of New York. So as not to focus attention on Manhattan in politics they often refer to New York as "The Five Boroughs".
Distritos de Nueva York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island
How to Visit the Boroughs?
If you want to explore the rest of New York's boroughs, the easiest and safest option is to book our New York Contrasts Tour. This unique tour includes discovering each district and enjoying its architecture, people and culture.