Geography
Lambertville is located at 40°22′07″N 74°56′35″W / 40.368563°N 74.943049°W / 40.368563; -74.943049 (40.368563,-74.943049). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 1.298 square miles (3.359 km2), of which, 1.154 square miles (2.988 km2) of it is land and 0.144 square miles (0.372 km2) of it (11.07%) is water. The city borders Delaware Township and West Amwell Township.
The Delaware and Raritan Canal flows through the western half of Lambertville, running parallel to the Delaware River. Sections of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park are also located in the city, which include trails and bridges.
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