Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 127,657. Its county seat is Mayville, and its largest city is Jamestown. Its name is believed to be the lone surviving remnant of the Erie language, a tongue lost in the 17th century Beaver Wars; its meaning is unknown and a subject of speculation. The county was created in 1808 and organized in 1811. The county is part of the Western New York region of the state.
Chautauqua County | |
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Chautauqua County Courthouse in Mayville | |
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Location within the U.S. state of New York | |
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| Coordinates: 42°18′N 79°25′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Founded | February 9, 1811 |
| Named for | Chautauqua Lake |
| Seat | Mayville |
| Largest city | Jamestown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,500 sq mi (4,000 km2) |
| • Land | 1,060 sq mi (2,700 km2) |
| • Water | 440 sq mi (1,100 km2) 29% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 127,657 |
| • Density | 120.4/sq mi (46.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 23rd |
| Website | chqgov |
Chautauqua County comprises the Jamestown–Dunkirk–Fredonia, NY Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is located south of Lake Erie and includes a small portion of the Cattaraugus Reservation of the Seneca.
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