By-the-Numbers: Pope Francis' visit to New York

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Friday, September 25, 2015
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Facts and figures about Pope Francis' visit to New York City:



24,500: Number of barriers the New York City Police Department will use



196,000: Number of feet the barriers would cover if you stretched them out side-by-side



37: Number of miles the barriers would cover if you stretched them out side-by-side



1,200: Number of traffic cones NYPD will use



409: Pieces of concrete block that will be used citywide. They weigh 3,900 pounds each, totaling 818 tons.



39 hours, 40 minutes: Amount of time Pope Francis will be in New York City.



54 miles: Distance the pope will travel while he is in New York.



4,270 miles: Pope Francis' distance from home while in New York City.



220: Number of motorcades in New York City between Pope Francis and the United Nations General Assembly.



6,000: Number of extra NYPD officers



25,000: Number of feet of steel fence

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