Cato, New York

Cato is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. According to the 2020 census, the town had a population of 2,443. The town is named after Cato the Elder, a Roman statesman. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing a classical name.

Cato, New York
Location within Cayuga County and New York
Cato
Location within the state of New York
Cato
Cato (the United States)
Coordinates: 43.128°N 76.536°W / 43.128; -76.536
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyCayuga
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Town SupervisorCharles R. Ray (R)
  Town Council
Members
Area
  Total36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2)
  Land33.6 sq mi (87.1 km2)
  Water2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2)
Elevation
420 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,443
  Density75/sq mi (29.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13033
Area code315
FIPS code36-011-12969
GNIS feature ID0978801
Websitewww.cayugacounty.us/townofcato

The town of Cato contains part of a village also named Cato, as well as the entire village of Meridian. Cato is northwest of Syracuse.

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