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Southampton (T)

New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York city. The state is often regionalized into upstate and downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.

The town of Southampton is one of ten townships located in Suffolk County. It is located approximately eighty miles from New York city. It encompasses an area of 140.2 square miles. Southampton is the largest and most populous of the five east end towns of Suffolk County. It is bordered by the town of Brookhaven on its west and the town of east Hampton on the east. There are seven incorporated villages within Southampton's boundaries, each with its own village administration. Southampton is home to nearly 55,210 persons on a year round basis.
The Shinnecock canal, the heart of the Southampton town summer resort area, provides a connecting waterway for vessels traveling from the Atlantic ocean to the Great Peconic Bay. Southampton's communities of Remsenburg, Speonk, Hampton Bays, Westhampton, Quiogue, Flanders, Riverside, Northampton, East Quogue and part of Eastport lie on the west side of the Shinnecock Canal. The unincorporated area of Southampton lies on the east side of the Shinnecock Canal.

The town of Southampton is considered a popular seasonal resort area drawing thousands of visitors and seasonal residents. Tourism and the vacation home industry drive the economic development engine of the town. It is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of New York and one of the most visited places amongst the most die hard travelers the world over. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace and enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.

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