Allegany, New York
Allegany is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 7,493 at the 2020 census.
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| Coordinates: 42°05′22″N 78°29′37″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| Incorporated | 1831 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gregory W. Pearl |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.59 sq mi (185.43 km2) |
| • Land | 70.94 sq mi (183.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,004 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 7,662 |
| • Density | 108.01/sq mi (41.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 14706 |
| Area code | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-01297 |
| Website | Town of Allegany |
The Town of Allegany is on the south border of the county, west of the City of Olean. There is a village named Allegany inside this town.
The origin of the name Allegany is uncertain. It may have come from the name of a tribe called Allegewi that lived along the Allegheny River's banks. It may also be based on a Native American word meaning "lovely" or "beautiful".
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