Canajoharie, New York

Canajoharie, New York
The "pot that washes itself", also known as Foley's Water Spout, is a pothole located just south of the village of Canajoharie on Canajoharie Creek.
Location within Montgomery County and the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°54′22″N 74°34′19″W / 42.90611°N 74.57194°W / 42.90611; -74.57194
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyMontgomery
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • MayorAustin Countryman (R)
 • Town council
Members
Area
 • Total
43.10 sq mi (111.63 km2)
 • Land42.60 sq mi (110.34 km2)
 • Water0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,660
 • Density85.9/sq mi (33.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
FIPS code36-057-12122

Canajoharie (/ˌkænəəˈhɛəri/) is a town in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 3,660 as of the 2020 census. Canajoharie is located south of the Mohawk River on the southern border of the county. The Erie Canal passes along the northern town line. The village of Canajoharie is in the northern part of the town. Both are east of Utica and west of Amsterdam.