Canandaigua (town), New York facts for kids
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Canandaigua
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| Nickname(s):
The Chosen Spot
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 Canandaigua (town), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council/Town Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.53 sq mi (161.95 km2) |
| • Land | 56.80 sq mi (147.10 km2) |
| • Water | 5.74 sq mi (14.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,109 |
| • Density | 195.58/sq mi (75.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
14424-14425
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 3606912155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978785 |
Canandaigua (say "Ka-nuhn-day-gwuh") is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 11,109 people lived there.
The Town of Canandaigua surrounds the City of Canandaigua. It is located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, one of the famous Finger Lakes. Canandaigua is also southeast of a bigger city called Rochester.
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History of Canandaigua
The town of Canandaigua was first settled around the year 1789. It officially became a town in 1791. The first town meeting was held in April of that year. Israel Chapin was the first supervisor, which is like the town's leader.
For a while, there wasn't much difference between the village and the town of Canandaigua. In 1815, the Village of Canandaigua was officially created. Later, in 1913, it became a city. During the time when steamboats were popular, passenger boats traveled on nearby Canandaigua Lake.
Geography of Canandaigua
The Town of Canandaigua covers about 62.53 square miles (161.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 5.74 square miles (14.85 square kilometers) is water. The town is located at the northwest end of Canandaigua Lake. This lake is one of the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York.
Canandaigua is about 30 miles southeast of Rochester. People can fly to and from the area using the Greater Rochester International Airport. Important roads like US Route 20 and New York State Route 5 go through the northern part of the town. New York State Route 21 and New York State Route 332 are also key highways that run north and south.
Neighboring Towns
The Town of Canandaigua shares its borders with several other towns:
- Hopewell is to its east.
- Bristol is to its south.
- East Bloomfield is to its west.
- Farmington is to its north.
Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 4,680 | — | |
| 1830 | 5,162 | 10.3% | |
| 1840 | 5,652 | 9.5% | |
| 1850 | 6,143 | 8.7% | |
| 1860 | 7,075 | 15.2% | |
| 1870 | 7,274 | 2.8% | |
| 1880 | 8,363 | 15.0% | |
| 1890 | 8,229 | −1.6% | |
| 1900 | 8,284 | 0.7% | |
| 1910 | 9,405 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,915 | −79.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,938 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,083 | 59.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,218 | 36.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,894 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,419 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 6,060 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,160 | 18.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,649 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 10,020 | 31.0% | |
| 2020 | 11,109 | 10.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 7,649 people living in the town. Many of these were families. About 35% of households had children under 18. The population included people of different backgrounds. The median age was 40 years old.
Famous People
Canandaigua has been home to or connected with some interesting people:
- Humphrey Bogart – A famous actor whose parents owned a cottage on Canandaigua Lake. He spent several summers there as a boy.
- Gideon Granger – He was the U.S. Postmaster General.
- Scott Greene – A former NFL player who played for the Carolina Panthers. He was also a fullback for Michigan State.
- Michael Park – A Broadway star, known for shows like Smokey Joe's Café.
Communities and Places in Canandaigua
Here are some of the smaller communities and locations you can find in the Town of Canandaigua:
- Academy – A small village at the southern edge of the town on NY-21.
- Arsenal Hill – A small village at the western edge of the City of Canandaigua.
- Centerfield – A small village in the northwest part of the town on US-20.
- Cheshire – A small village in the south part of the town on NY-21.
- Four Winds Corners – A spot in the northwest part of the town where US-5 and US-20 meet.
- Grange Landing – A place by the lake in the southeast part of the town.
- Padelford – A small village near the northern town line on County Road 8.
- Skenoh Island – An island located in the northern part of Canandaigua Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Canandaigua (pueblo) para niños
